Sr. SAP Basis Administrator at Penumbra (Cartago, Costa Rica)

Penumbra· Cartago, Costa Rica·4d ago

Role details

Work type

Hybrid

Level

Senior

Job description

General Summary

The Sr. SAP Basis Administrator is responsible for ensuring the stability, security, performance, and availability of SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA, and related cloud environments. This role provides technical leadership for system administration, monitoring, maintenance, upgrades, integrations, and operational support, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, compliance, and business continuity across the SAP landscape. Based in Costa Rica, the position plays a key role in maintaining reliable and scalable enterprise SAP operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.

8+ years of SAP Basis experience

Strong hands-on experience supporting SAP S/4HANA and SAP HANA production environments. SAP Basis, SAP S/4HANA, or SAP Business Technology Platform certification is preferred.

Experience in medical devices, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated industry.

Strong troubleshooting, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Advanced proficiency in English

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Why work at Penumbra

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
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
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
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.

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

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
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
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
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
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

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

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.

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