SAP SD Lead

Implementation Experience: 3 5 End-to-End SAP S/4HANA Implementations (SD-focused) Position Summary We are looking for an experienced SAP SD Lead to drive the design, implementation, and global rollout of SAP S/4HANA Sales & Distribution (SD) solutions. This role will play a critical part in standardizing Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes while supporting complex U.S. pharmaceutical commercial sales operations. Key Responsibilities 1. SAP SD Solution Leadership

• Lead end-to-end design and implementation of SAP S/4HANA SD solutions across global business units
• Own the full Order-to-Cash (O2C) lifecycle: sales orders, delivery, billing, returns, and credit/debit processes
• Drive global template design and standardization

2. U.S. Pharmaceutical Commercial Expertise

• Design SAP SD solutions tailored to U.S. pharma sales models including:

• Distributor-based sales

• Pricing agreements

• Chargebacks, rebates, and promotions

• Returns management

• Collaborate closely with commercial and finance stakeholders

3. Integration & Ecosystem

• Ensure seamless integration with SAP modules: FICO, MM, WM/EWM, PP, QM
• Lead integrations with external systems including 3PLs, EDI platforms, distributors, and logistics partners

4. S/4HANA Implementation & Rollout

• Lead all phases: blueprinting, configuration, testing, cutover, go-live, and hypercare
• Support global rollout initiatives across India and Ireland

5. Master Data & Governance

• Govern SD master data including customer master, pricing conditions, and hierarchies
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance standards

6. Compliance & Audit

• Ensure adherence to pharmaceutical regulatory and audit requirements
• Support internal and external audits

7. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary SAP SD lead for U.S. stakeholders
• Lead system integrators and mentor SAP SD consultants

• 15 18 years of SAP SD experience, preferably in Pharma/Life Sciences
• Proven experience with 3 5 full-cycle SAP S/4HANA implementations
• Strong expertise in O2C, pricing, billing, and returns
• Deep integration knowledge across SAP modules (FICO, MM, WM/EWM, PP, QM)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, * U.S. pharmaceutical commercial sales experience
• Experience with wholesalers, distributors, chargebacks, and rebates
• Exposure to aATP (Advanced Available-to-Promise) and Settlement Management