Associate Director, ERP Functional & Solutions Architect
Listed on 2026-06-17
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IT/Tech
IT Consultant, Systems Analyst, IT Project Manager, Data Analyst
Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization.
In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.
The Associate Director, ERP Functional & Solution Architect, ICT role will oversee MS D365 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) within the organization, implementing process improvements and ensuring optimal performance. The role entails planning, design, configuration, customization, and implementation of MS D365/ERP modules, seamless integration with existing systems, compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements. The architect also serves as a business process analyst aligned with enterprise and corporate functions, ensuring successful technical solution development and delivery.
EssentialFunctions
Lead the functional design and architecture of the D365 F&O solution across key modules (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Inventory, Quality, etc.). Translate complex business requirements into clear, scalable, and compliant functional solutions. Emphasize proactive, holistic leadership in solution architecture. Align solutions with business goals, value streams, and enterprise architecture governance. Define data flows, integrations, and system interactions between D365 and other enterprise systems and interfaces.
Ensure alignment with Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 roadmap and best practices.
Perform and lead the setup, configuration, and deployment of D365 F&O modules. Manage project/solution management using tools such as Azure Boards, Azure Repos, and Azure Pipelines, including integrations with Lifecycle Services (LCS). Drive fit-gap analysis and functional documentation; develop user and functional requirements, technical design, and process architecture diagrams. Collaborate with development/vendor teams to define functional specifications for enhancements, bug fixes, customizations, reports, and interfaces.
Participate in system validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation for regulated environments.
Ensure the ERP system design complies with GAMP 5, SOX, and GxP regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain master data governance, change management, and configuration control processes. Support audits and inspections through proper documentation and traceability. Develop current and future state roadmaps and architecture. Assess and align system release plan with Microsoft Dynamics 365 roadmap.
Partner with business process owners to define best practices and continuous improvement opportunities, confirming desired solutions and addressing support/bug‑fix items. Work independently to implement required fixes within the D365 framework, test, and confirm with business owners. Collaborate with IT, OT, and cloud teams to ensure integrated digital architecture. Provide subject matter expertise and training for internal process owners and super users.
Support ERP implementation and upgrade projects through all phases—initiation, design, testing, go‑live, and hypercare. Manage and coordinate external implementation partners and vendors. Define KPIs and monitor system performance, adoption, and ROI.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information systems, engineering, supply chain, or related fields required. Microsoft D365 F&O certification preferred.
Experience- 8+ years of experience implementing or supporting Microsoft Dynamics AX / D365 F&O.
- Proven expertise across multiple functional domains (Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement).
- Experience…
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