General Description:The Executive Director, ERP CoE and Architecture is a senior enterprise technology leader responsible for defining and executing the company's global ERP strategy, architecture, and transformation roadmap. This role provides end-to-end accountability for SAP platform vision, governance, and value realization, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term growth objectives. As a key member of the Technology leadership team, this role partners closely with executive stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions to enable scalable, compliant, and innovative digital capabilities. The Executive Director drives enterprise-wide ERP transformation, including modernization initiatives (e.g., S/4HANA, cloud adoption), while ensuring operational excellence, security, and regulatory compliance across a global footprint. Essential Functions of the Job: Enterprise ERP Strategy & Transformation- Define and lead the multi-year global ERP strategy and roadmap, aligning technology investments with business priorities and enterprise growth plans
- Drive end-to-end ERP transformation initiatives, including S/4HANA PCE/RISE migrations, cloud enablement, and clean core adoption
- Serve as the executive authority on ERP architecture, establishing standards for scalability, integration, and innovation
- Lead investment planning, business case development, and value realization tracking for ERP initiatives
ERP CoE Leadership- Establish and lead a best-in-class global ERP Center of Excellence, defining operating models, governance, standards, and best practices
- Drive enterprise adoption of standardized processes, reusable solutions, and platform capabilities
- Lead the ERP Community of Practice, ensuring alignment across Solution Managers and global stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to simplify the application landscape, reduce redundancy, and maximize ERP value
ERP Architecture, Platforms & Innovation- Own the enterprise ERP architecture strategy, including SAP ecosystem (S/4HANA, BTP, Databricks, Joule, integrations)
- Champion innovation and emerging technologies, ensuring the platform evolves to meet future business needs
- Define and govern enterprise integration and data strategies in support of ERP-centric architecture
- Drive modernization of development practices, including clean core, DevOps, and automation
Technology Operations & Governance- Provide executive oversight of ERP operations, service delivery, and performance, ensuring reliability, scalability, and user satisfaction
- Establish and enforce global governance frameworks, including security, compliance, and risk management (SOX/SOD, audit readiness)
- Define KPIs and performance metrics tied to business outcomes, operational efficiency, and service quality
- Ensure adherence to GxP, regulatory, and audit requirements across ERP platforms
Security, Risk & Compliance- Set the enterprise ERP security strategy, ensuring robust controls, role design, and compliance frameworks
- Maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance across all ERP-related processes and technologies
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit to proactively manage enterprise risk exposure
Leadership & Executive Partnership- Lead and develop a global, high-performing ERP organization, including architecture, development, security, and operations
- Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing business strategy through technology capabilities
- Build strong partnerships with cross-functional business leaders to align priorities and drive transformation outcomes
- Manage key strategic vendor relationships (e.g., SAP and system integrators) to optimize value and performance
Education Required: - Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
Qualifications:- Master's degree with 10+ years of experience in enterprise technology, ERP architecture, or IT leadership, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles
- Deep expertise in SAP ERP (S/4HANA), enterprise architecture, and global ERP transformation programs
- Proven track record of leading large-scale ERP transformations from strategy through implementation and value realization
- Strong experience in enterprise integration, data strategy, and cloud-based ERP ecosystems
- Extensive knowledge of GxP compliance, SAP security, and regulatory frameworks (SOX/SOD, CSV, GMP)
- Demonstrated ability to operate at the executive level, influencing strategy and driving cross-functional alignment
- Experience managing global teams and complex vendor ecosystems
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience in life sciences or regulated industries preferred
- SAP certifications or equivalent demonstrated expertise preferred
- Experience with SAP BTP, Cloud ALM, Solution Manager, and modern DevOps practices
Supervisory Responsibilities: Travel - 20% or less Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
Salary Range: $266,200.00 - $346,200.00 annually
BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
