Director, IT Applications

Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.

Director leading SAP S/4HANA implementation and configuration at Sumitomo Pharma. Ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $186,880 - $233,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and own the SAP S/4HANA functional and solution roadmap
Serve as the primary solution architect and functional expert for all integrated S/4HANA modules
Lead the translation of complex business requirements into scalable and compliant SAP S/4HANA solutions
Manage a portfolio of SAP projects and enhancement initiatives
Direct and govern end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation projects
Oversee the functional design and configuration for core business processes
Ensure all SAP solutions adhere to regulatory requirements
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of internal SAP functional consultants and external system integrators

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in SAP functional and solution delivery
Direct experience leading SAP S/4HANA implementation or large-scale transformation projects
Deep, hands-on functional expertise across multiple core SAP modules (PP, QM, MM, and EWM)
Experience in a highly regulated industry (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Medical Device)
Proven track record of success in a leadership capacity, managing large, complex teams and projects
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
Strong understanding of S/4HANA architecture, Fiori apps, embedded analytics, and modern SAP integration technologies
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

merit-based salary increases
short incentive plan participation
eligibility for 401(k) plan
medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
flexible paid time off
11 paid holidays
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

SAP S/4HANAfunctional expertisecore SAP modulesPPQMMMEWMS/4HANA architectureFiori appsembedded analytics

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationpresentationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree