SAP Solution Director, Life Sciences

We are seeking an experienced SAP Solution Director to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of enterprise SAP solutions across the Life Sciences and Healthcare sector.

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.

The ideal candidate will combine deep SAP expertise with strong consulting, leadership, and stakeholder engagement experience in highly regulated environments.

• 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
• Lead architecture, design, implementation, and optimization of SAP platforms including SAP S/4
  
  HANA, ECC, ATTP, and EHSS
• Develop scalable and compliant SAP landscapes that support long‑term business growth
• Guide cloud transformation and SAP modernization programs

• 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
• 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

• 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

• Partner with teams across R&D, Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver tailored business solutions

• Establish strong controls around data integrity and application security
• Ensure protection of sensitive operational and patient‑related information
• Build, mentor, and develop high‑performing SAP teams
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Strong functional and technical understanding across SAP modules including FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, QM, and AT
• Experience leading SAP S/4
  
  HANA transformation and migration initiatives
• Knowledge of SAP integration architecture, ABAP, and SAP UI5/Fiori
• Exposure to Agile delivery and enterprise transformation programs

• Deep understanding of Life Sciences and Healthcare operating environment
• Experience delivering solutions within regulated industries
• 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)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and insurance options
• Family and parental support programs
• Retirement and financial wellness offers
• Professional development and certification reimbursement