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# Senior Business System Analyst, SAP OTC at Penumbra

- **Company:** Penumbra
- **Location:** Alameda, CA
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc/d08d645a-aa8b-4b96-b530-a81c66d9b327

## Job description

As a Senior Business System Analyst, SAP OTC, you will play a critical role in deploying capabilities to meet the company's near and long term goals. You will be accountable for the design, implementation, and support of solutions for strategic innovation and transformation initiatives, which will integrate and enhance Penumbra’s business functionality, overall performance, and maintain a high degree of user satisfaction.

## What You’ll Work On

- Support, optimize and maintain SAP OTC systems, implement solutions for process effectiveness and efficiency.
- Support the definition and design of financial systems and process controls.
- Hands-on configuration and administration of SAP SD modules in at least 5 of the following functional areas: special stock orders, pricing condition loader optimization, condition contracts, BOP, BP security architecture and BP data loads, intercompany orders, RF scanning devices for order picking and packing.
- Experience working with external third-party tax engine – Vertex preferred.
- Creative thinker on how to best leverage customizations for solution design.
- Experience designing and deploying integrations to two of the following solutions: CRM, freight management solution, and EDI, leveraging IDOCS and/or RFC.
- Follow agreed-upon project methodology to define scope, develop, test, deploy solutions and transition to run.
- Design and implementation of user stories.
- Educate and mentor other IT and business users in process and application design.
- Collaborate with a variety of cross-functional IT teams including middleware, developers, Operational Change Management and Software Validation Teams, establishing highly effective working relationships with key business partners through clean execution and open, honest, direct communication.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies to further improve user experiences, enterprise integration, performance, and scalability.
- Provide strong hands-on technical expertise; analyze business requirements; identify risks; and collaborate with other IT functional and technical disciplines.
- Participate in the development of IT related policies, standards, and procedures.

## What You Contribute

- A Bachelor's degree in related field with 8+ years of related experience with SAP SD module, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 2 full implementations of ERP Financials; strong experience with SAP S4 preferred. Knowledge of business processes and hands-on experience in configuration development within SAP EWM or WM modules.
- Experience supporting US business with European operations is a plus.
- Must be a motivated self-starter, able to identify and complete required work activities to meet business deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently throughout the business and technical teams; demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously

Working Conditions General office environment. Business travel from 0% - 5%. Requires some lifting and moving of up to 15 pounds.  Must be able to move between buildings and floors. Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day. Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets. Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.

Annual Base Salary Range:  $132,000 - $200,000 / year We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

## What We Offer

- A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.
- The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.
- A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.

## About Penumbra

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel medical devices that address challenging conditions with significant unmet need, focusing on stroke thrombectomy and other vascular therapies.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: PEN)
- **Headquarters**: Alameda, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Arani Bose, Adam Elsesser

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Medical equipment manufacturing / Healthcare technology
- **Target customers**: Hospitals and healthcare providers worldwide, selling through a direct sales organization in the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia, and via distributors in other international markets.
- **Mission**: “Transform patient care through innovative therapies” and “help as many people as possible” by focusing on areas with high unmet need. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **THUNDERBOLT®**: The latest Penumbra CAVT™ (Computer Assisted Vacuum Thrombectomy) platform, the first cleared technology to use modulated aspiration for stroke thrombectomy. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/)
- **Other medical devices**: A broad portfolio addressing challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need, including neurovascular and peripheral vascular therapies. Products are marketed under the Penumbra brand.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $8.1 billion (as of October 2024, per aggregated data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $1.4 billion (latest full year data); in Q2 FY2026 (ended June 30, 2026) revenue was $390 million, with net income of $34.8 million. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Boston Scientific (listed as parent company in some data sources, though Penumbra remains an independent public company; this may be a data error). Key partners include hospitals and healthcare systems globally. Penumbra has acquired several international subsidiaries (Crossmed, Penumbra Neuro Canada, etc.). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
- **Growth Signals**: More than 4,700 employees globally (up from ~2,089 in some reports, indicating rapid hiring); available in 100+ markets; recent FDA clearance and CE Mark for THUNDERBOLT; recognized as one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Companies by Fortune in 2019. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First‑mover in CAVT**: THUNDERBOLT is the only cleared technology using modulated aspiration for stroke thrombectomy, creating a strong technological moat.
- **Broad global presence**: Direct sales in major markets and distribution in 100+ countries, with manufacturing and R&D in the US and Europe.
- **High‑growth, high‑impact area**: Focus on acute ischemic stroke and other critical conditions with large unmet clinical needs, driving consistent revenue growth and innovation.
- **Talent density**: Attracts many talent from top medtech companies (Medtronic, Abbott, Boston Scientific, Stryker) and retains engineers and scientists with a mission‑driven culture. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand CAVT platform**: Continue rolling out THUNDERBOLT globally, leveraging recent FDA clearance and CE Mark.
- **International expansion**: Strengthen presence in Latin America, Asia, and other emerging markets (e.g., Penumbra Latin America Distribuidora).
- **Organic innovation & acquisitions**: Invest in R&D and pursue strategic acquisitions to broaden the product portfolio (historical acquisitions in Canada, Sweden, Singapore, Italy).
- **Operational excellence**: Enhance manufacturing capabilities (new roles in Roseville, CA, and Alameda) to scale production of complex medical devices.

## Why Work Here
- **Purpose‑driven mission**: Employees directly contribute to saving lives and improving outcomes for patients with neurological and vascular diseases.
- **Culture of innovation**: “High‑powered innovation, cooperation, and fun” as described on the careers page; emphasis on meaningful work and collaboration. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Global but tight‑knit**: HQ in Alameda (San Francisco Bay Area) with offices in Europe and South America; employees appreciate reverse commute and public transit options. [penumbrainc.com](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
- **Growth opportunities**: Rapidly growing headcount (over 4,700 employees) and expanding into new markets mean internal mobility and advancement.
- **Engineering & manufacturing focus**: Large technical workforce (R&D, quality, manufacturing engineering) with on‑site roles in Roseville and Alameda; many of the 64 open positions are engineering‑related. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc)
- **Work policy**: Most roles appear to be on‑site (e.g., Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Engineer); no explicit remote policy disclosed, but the company provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities.

## Sources
1. [penumbrainc.com – Company Homepage](https://www.penumbrainc.com/)
2. [penumbrainc.com – About Us](https://www.penumbrainc.com/au/about-us/)
3. [penumbrainc.com – Careers](https://www.penumbrainc.com/about-us/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com – Penumbra, Inc. Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/penumbra-inc)
5. [jobs.lever.co – Open Positions at Penumbra](https://jobs.lever.co/penumbrainc)

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