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 oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies, and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of investigational assets, we accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

• Define and own the SAP S/4
  
  HANA functional and solution roadmap aligned with the company’s digital transformation strategy.
• Serve as the primary solution architect and functional expert for all integrated S/4
  
  HANA modules (PP, MM, QM, SD, EWM).
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable, compliant, and efficient SAP S/4
  
  HANA solutions using best practices.
• 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 through post‑implementation support.
• Oversee functional design and configuration for core business processes, including Procurement, Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Quality & Compliance, and Warehouse & Logistics.
• Ensure all SAP solutions adhere to GXP, FDA, and other regulatory requirements applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.

• 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.
• Hands‑on functional expertise across PP, QM, MM, and EWM modules.
• Demonstrated experience in a highly regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Medical Device) with understanding of GXP, validation, and compliance requirements.
• Proven leadership track record 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 organizational levels.

• Base salary range: $186,880 to $233,600.
• Merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and flexible paid time off.
• Paid holidays, additional time off for shutdown periods, and paid sick time.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.