SAP Solution Director, Life Sciences

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.

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)

• 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