Director, IT

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early‑to‑late‑stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

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• Define and own the SAP S/4
  
  HANA 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/4
  
  HANA 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/4
  
  HANA 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/4
  
  HANA 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.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in SAP functional and solution delivery, with at least 7 years of direct experience leading SAP S/4
  
  HANA implementation or large-scale transformation projects
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• 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/4
  
  HANA 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.

The base salary range for this role is $186,880 to $233,600. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit‑based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time‑off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time…