Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd

Director, IT Applications

US-Remote · Director

Sponsorship not specified$187k-$234kDetected 2 days ago

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About the role

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.
For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Director of IT, this leadership position will be responsible for defining the strategic direction, leading the implementation, and ensuring the optimal utilization of SAP S/4HANA across key pharmaceutical business functions.

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.
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.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of internal SAP functional consultants, solution architects, and external system integrators.
Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.
Oversee the functional design and configuration for core business processes including:

Requirements

Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.
10+ years of progressive experience in SAP functional and solution delivery, with 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).
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.
Demonstrated experience in a highly regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Medical Device), with a clear understanding of GXP, validation, and compliance requirements.
Education & Technical Skills
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Travel requirements - up to 25%
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 off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Confidential Data: All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.
Compliance: Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $186,880 to $233,600.

Equal opportunity

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

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