Director, IT Applications

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Roadmap
• Define and own the SAP S/4HANA functional and solution roadmap aligned with the company’s digital transformation strategy and business goals in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Serve as the primary solution architect and functional expert for all integrated S/4HANA modules (focusing on PP, MM, QM, SD, EWM, and related master data).
• Leverage best practices, fit-to-standard analysis, and industry knowledge to translate complex business requirements into scalable, compliant, and efficient SAP S/4HANA solutions.
• Manage a portfolio of SAP projects and enhancement initiatives, ensuring alignment with budget, timeline, and quality standards.
• Direct and govern end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation projects from blueprinting, configuration, testing, go-live, through post-implementation support.
• Oversee the functional design and configuration for core business processes including:
• Procurement: Direct, Intercompany, and Source-to-Pay processes (MM, integration).
• Supply Chain & Manufacturing: Production planning (PP), execution (ME integration), inventory management, and material requirements planning (MRP).
• Quality & Compliance: Quality Management (QM) processes, including batch management, inspection plans, stability studies, and integration with manufacturing and logistics.
• Warehouse & Logistics: Advanced/Embedded Warehouse Management (EWM) for a regulated warehouse environment.
• Ensure that all SAP solutions adhere to GXP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements applicable to the pharmaceutical industry, including validation and documentation standards.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of internal SAP functional consultants, solution architects, and external system integrators.
• Establish and enforce robust SAP governance processes, including change management, release management, and documentation standards.
• Act as the key interface between the IT department, Business Process Owners, and Executive Leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in SAP functional and solution delivery, with direct experience leading SAP S/4HANA implementation or large-scale transformation projects.
• Deep, hands-on functional expertise across multiple core SAP modules, specifically: PP (Production Planning), QM (Quality Management), MM (Materials Management), and EWM (Extended Warehouse Management).
• Demonstrated experience in a highly regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Medical Device), with a clear understanding of GXP, validation, and compliance requirements.
• Proven track record of success in a leadership capacity, managing large, complex, cross-functional teams and projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of S/4HANA architecture, Fiori apps, embedded analytics, and modern SAP integration technologies.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.