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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Director, Finance & Commercial ERP Solutions - **Company:** Gilead Sciences Inc. - **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $243,100.0 - $314,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), SAP FI, SAP FI/CO, SAP Financial Management, SAP Sales and Distribution, Sap Finance, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Integration, GXP - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Foster-City/Sr-Director--Finance---Commercial-ERP-Solutions_R0053279-2 ## About the Role · Bachelor's degree with 14+ years of experience in ERP, enterprise platforms, or large-scale transformation leadership; advanced degree preferred. · Demonstrated experience leading ERP Finance solution delivery including Record-to-Report, Source-to-Settle, and Order-to-Cash processes. · Proven track record delivering complex, multi-year ERP programs in regulated environments (GxP, SOX, FDA 21 CFR Part 11). · Strong understanding of SAP-enabled enterprise architectures, SAP S/4HANA Finance and Commercial modules, and operating models. · Experience leading and influencing large, global teams in matrixed organizations. · Executive presence with the ability to communicate complex ERP and process decisions clearly to senior business and technology leaders. · Demonstrated ability to balance global standardization with business-specific requirements across diverse commercial and financial operating models. ## Description The Senior Director, Finance & Commercial leads Gilead's Finance and Commercial ERP solution delivery within the Enterprise Solutions & Business Partnering (ES&BP) organization. This role is accountable for end-to-end ownership of Finance and Commercial business process domains-spanning Record-to-Report, Source-to-Settle, Order-to-Cash, and Commercial Operations-ensuring that ERP capabilities reliably support Gilead's global business operations and strategic transformation. Operating as a senior solutions leader within ES&BP, this role partners closely with Finance and Commercial Business Tower Leads, the ERP team, PMO, Enterprise Architecture, and Strategic OCM to translate business requirements into cohesive, enterprise-aligned ERP solutions. The Senior Director balances global standardization with business-specific needs in a regulated, life sciences environment. This position will report to the Vice President, Enterprise Solutions & Business Partnering, and is based in Foster City, CA. Key Responsibilities Finance ERP Solutions & Business Enablement · Own ERP solution delivery across core Finance business process domains including Record-to-Report (R2R), Source-to-Settle (S2S), and related sub-processes. · Partner with Finance Business Tower Leads to ensure business requirements are translated into cohesive, enterprise-aligned ERP solutions. · Balance global standardization with business-specific requirements in a regulated, GxP-aware environment. · Serve as the primary solutions accountability point for Finance ERP platform performance, roadmap delivery, and business adoption. · Lead solution design and delivery for SAP Finance modules (FI/CO, AP, AR, GL, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting) and integration touchpoints. · Oversee post-merger integration ERP activities relevant to Finance operations, including harmonization of legal entity structures and chart of accounts. · Oversee non-SAP financial applications like FCCS, Breakaway, etc. Commercial ERP Solutions & Business Enablement · Own ERP solution delivery for Commercial business process domains including Order-to-Cash (O2C), Trade & Channel Management, and Gross-to-Net (GTN) processing. · Collaborate with Commercial Business Tower Leads and cross-functional stakeholders to design scalable, compliant ERP solutions aligned to Gilead's commercial model. · Ensure SAP SD/MM and relevant commercial modules are optimized to support global commercial operations, pricing, and revenue recognition requirements. · Drive adoption of standardized commercial ERP processes across regions and business units, managing deviations through a formal governance process. · Partner with Finance to ensure end-to-end alignment between commercial revenue processes and financial reporting. ERP Finance & Commercial Strategy & Roadmap · Define and maintain the Finance & Commercial ERP solution roadmap in alignment with business priorities, transformation objectives, and enterprise architecture direction. · Set the vision for process-centric, standardized, and scalable ERP capabilities aligned to measurable business outcomes. · Identify and evaluate emerging SAP capabilities (e.g., SAP S/4HANA innovations, SAP Joule AI agents, Business Data Cloud integrations) relevant to Finance and Commercial domains. · Ensure roadmap delivery is sequenced to minimize business disruption while accelerating value realization. · Communicate roadmap progress and tradeoffs clearly to executive and business audiences. Program Delivery & Governance · Serve as solution sponsor for Finance and Commercial workstreams within major ERP programs and releases. · Partner with the PMO to ensure disciplined governance, prioritization, risk management, and value realization across Finance and Commercial portfolios. · Resolve cross-tower and cross-portfolio tradeoffs impacting Finance and Commercial domains to enable timely decision-making. · Ensure all ERP deliverables adhere to Gilead's regulatory compliance standards, including GxP, SOX, and audit readiness requirements. · Maintain alignment between solution delivery timelines and business readiness, OCM, and cutover plans. Enterprise Partnership & Influence · Build trusted partnerships with senior Finance and Commercial business leaders, IT leaders, and functional heads across Gilead's global organization. · Communicate complex technology and process decisions clearly to executive and business audiences. · Influence outcomes across a highly matrixed, global organization, navigating competing priorities effectively. · Represent ES&BP in cross-functional steering committees, governance forums, and executive briefings related to Finance and Commercial ERP topics. Talent, Operating Model & Continuous Improvement · Develop and lead a high-performing team of ERP Finance and Commercial solution managers, functional architects, and business analysts. · Shape the Finance & Commercial ERP operating model, including sourcing strategies, location mix, and vendor partnerships. · Foster a culture of continuous improvement, delivery excellence, and business value orientation within the team. · Drive maturity in solution engineering discipline, requirements management, and enterprise delivery practices. · Identify and act on opportunities to improve process standardization, delivery velocity, and cost efficiency across Finance and Commercial domains. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Empowering People in a Digital World: HR’s Next Big Chapter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1813-empowering-people-in-a-digital-world-hr-s-next-big-chapter) - [When AI Runs the Business: The Reality of Enterprise-Wide Automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100124-when-ai-runs-the-business-the-reality-of-enterprise-wide-automation) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to Work For in Germany: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/33-best-companies-to-work-for-in-germany-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)