Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Director, IT Applications
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$187K/yr - $234K/yr
15+ years expSumitomo Pharma America, Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company focused on addressing patient needs in various health sectors. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director, IT Applications to define strategic direction and lead the implementation of SAP S/4HANA across key pharmaceutical business functions.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
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)
Lead the translation of complex business requirements into scalable, compliant, and efficient SAP S/4HANA solutions, leveraging best practices, fit-to-standard analysis, and industry knowledge
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
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in SAP functional and solution delivery, with at least 7 years of 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
Benefits
Merit-based salary increases
Short incentive plan participation
Eligibility for our 401(k) plan
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
Flexible paid time off
11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December
80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter
Company
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is a science-based, technology-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering therapeutic and scientific breakthroughs in areas of critical patient need in oncology, urology, women’s health, rare disease, cell and gene therapies and CNS.
Founded in 2023Marlborough, Massachusetts, US
1001-5000 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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Late StageLeadership Team
Adele Gulfo
Chief Executive Officer, Biopharma Commercial
Myrtle Potter
President and Chief Executive Officer, Sumitomo Pharma America
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