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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:** San Mateo, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $243,100 - $314,600 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), SAP FI, SAP FI/CO, SAP Financial Management, SAP Sales and Distribution, Sap Finance, Agentic-AI, SAP S/4HANA, Cloud Integration, GXP - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3514744962&tx=ZT2322THT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## 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., 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.