Lead Enterprise Application Solutions Analyst (SAP)

United Therapeutics is the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to operate as a public benefit corporation, with a mission to provide a brighter future for patients through novel pharmaceutical therapies and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. Founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), the company now has six FDA‑approved therapies for PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH‑ILD), and neuroblastoma. Its pipeline focuses on additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis (PF), and it is working to manufacture organs to alleviate the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers for transplant.

About the role

The Lead Enterprise Application Solutions Analyst (SAP S/4HANA Finance) serves as a functional and solution delivery lead for enterprise finance capabilities within the SAP S/4HANA and related financial systems. This role partners with Finance, Supply Chain, and Procurement stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize integrated business processes that support corporate financial, manufacturing and commercialization operations. The Lead translates complex business requirements into scalable SAP solutions, drives process efficiency, and ensures reliable, end-to-end system performance across core enterprise operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and implementation of SAP S/4HANA solutions supporting integrated enterprise finance and operational processes.
• Provide functional leadership across end-to-end SAP business processes including Record to Report (RTR), Source to Pay (S2P), and Order to Cash (OTC), ensuring cohesive and efficient system capabilities across finance, procurement, and commercial operation.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, workflow enhancements, and effective use of SAP S/4HANA functionality to improve efficiency, transparency, and data reliability.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders, managing project timelines, deliverables, and expectations to ensure successful outcomes aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead solution delivery activities across the lifecycle including requirements analysis, solution design, configuration, testing coordination, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Support ongoing software upgrades and maintain financial master data integrity, ensuring systems remain current, compliant, and aligned with evolving business needs.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience supporting and maintaining a live SAP environment with a Bachelor's Degree or 6+ years of experience supporting and maintaining a live SAP environment with a Master's Degree.
• 4+ years of hands-on SAP functional experience within cash management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functional areas.
• Experience with two or more areas of SAP FI/CO modules including general ledger, project systems, asset accounting, cost center, accounting, margin analysis, product cost controlling.
• Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA cash management, treasury, and risk management.
• Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), Concur, TrinTech, or other account reconciliation software, ServiceNow, and GL Wand (InsightSoftware).
• Experience in enterprise structure design and finance master data management.
• Demonstrated success with achieving results in complex situations.
• Ability to convert business needs into technical requirements and design robust technical solutions.
• Strong time management skills with ability to multi-task without compromising quality.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• SAP Certification.
• Experience with standard project tasks, including Fit-Gap workshops, configuration, testing, documentation, and training.
• Familiarity with US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in accounting or business process solutions/consulting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• SAP experience in Life Sciences and validated systems (preferred).

Benefits

Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $190,000 per year.

Schedule

This hybrid role is located at offices in either Durham, NC OR Silver Spring, MD and requires reporting to the office at least three days a week. In-office requirements could increase based on business needs.