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# SAP Solution Director, Life Sciences

- **Company:** Xcede
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (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
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ef756369-90eb-4376-854f-78310bdca1ac

## About the Role

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)

## 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.


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