SAP Solution Director, Life Sciences

Xcede
Chicago, United States of America
29 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Chicago, United States of America

Tech stack

ABAP
Application Integration Architecture
Information Systems
Data Governance
Data Integrity
SAP ERP
SAP Applications
SAP FI/CO
SAP Materials Management
SAP Sales and Distribution
SAP PP (Production Planning)
Software Security
SAP Fiori
SAPBasis
Information Technology
SAP S/4HANA
SAP UI5
GXP

Job description

This individual will play a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives, designing scalable SAP ecosystems, and ensuring solutions align with business priorities, operational excellence, and industry compliance standards., <>SAP Strategy & Transformation

  • Define and execute enterprise SAP strategy aligned with business and operational objectives.
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives supporting clinical operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory functions.
  • Drive innovation through adoption of emerging technologies and modern SAP capabilities.

<>Solution Architecture & Delivery

  • Lead architecture, design, implementation, and optimization of SAP platforms including SAP S/4HANA, ECC, ATTP, and EHS.
  • Develop scalable and compliant SAP landscapes that support long-term business growth.
  • Guide cloud transformation and SAP modernization programs.

<>Executive Stakeholder Engagement

  • Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to define solution roadmaps and priorities.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable SAP strategies.
  • Present solution approaches and demonstrate measurable business value.

<>Program Leadership & Governance

  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex SAP programs including implementations, upgrades, validation, and optimization efforts.
  • Manage budgets, delivery timelines, governance, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate execution across business teams, technology groups, and external partners.

<>Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure SAP environments align with industry requirements including FDA, EMA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, SOX, GDPR, and HIPAA.
  • Lead validation activities and support audit readiness initiatives.

<>Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with teams across R&D, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver tailored business solutions.

<>Data Governance & Security

  • Establish strong controls around data integrity and application security.
  • Ensure protection of sensitive operational and patient-related information.

<>Team Leadership

  • Build, mentor, and develop high-performing SAP teams.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will combine deep SAP expertise with strong consulting, leadership, and stakeholder engagement experience in highly regulated environments., <>SAP Expertise

  • Strong functional and technical understanding across SAP modules including FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, QM, and ATTP
  • Experience leading SAP S/4HANA transformation and migration initiatives
  • Knowledge of SAP integration architecture, ABAP, and SAP UI5/Fiori
  • Exposure to Agile delivery and enterprise transformation programs

<>Industry Experience

  • Deep understanding of Life Sciences and Healthcare operating environments
  • Experience delivering solutions within regulated industries

<>Leadership Competencies

  • Executive communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong program and transformation leadership experience
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to align technology delivery with strategic business outcomes, * 15-22 years of SAP experience, including leadership of enterprise transformation initiatives within Life Sciences and Healthcare environments, * SAP Certification in relevant modules
  • PMP or equivalent program management certification preferred
  • ITIL certification preferred, * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred (MBA, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent)

Benefits & conditions

  • Annual incentive eligibility
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Disability and insurance options
  • Family and parental support programs
  • Retirement and financial wellness offerings
  • Professional development and certification reimbursement
  • Paid time off and holidays

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