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Vice President, Applications
Location: Remote – will only consider candidates currently living on the East Coast
Industry: Life Sciences
Type: Full-time | Executive
Our client, a newly independent life sciences company, is seeking a transformative VP to lead corporate applications, data & enterprise architecture to lead its enterprise systems modernization. This executive will be responsible for driving ERP, analytics, and architecture initiatives while ensuring compliance with FDA-validated system requirements in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategy and execution of SAP S/4HANA implementation (currently underway) and other enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday).
- Oversee application lifecycle management, enterprise architecture, and data governance across an Azure-based private cloud environment.
- Collaborate with business and IT leaders to align technology with supply chain and manufacturing operations.
- Ensure adherence to FDA validation and regulatory standards across all systems.
- Manage MSPs and vendor partners to deliver scalable, cost-effective, and high-quality technology solutions.
- Support M&A integration and transition planning for legacy systems.
About the Environment:
- Spin-off from a legacy SAP ECC environment—undergoing rapid modernization with aggressive timelines.
- Systems are hosted in an Azure private cloud, with cost and operational efficiency as key priorities.
- Lean leadership model with a focus on outcomes, compliance, and strategic vendor engagement.
- Primary operations are focused in North America and Europe
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of IT leadership experience, with expertise in ERP, enterprise architecture, and validated systems.
- Deep experience with SAP S/4HANA, data governance, and vendor/partner management.
- Background in life sciences or other highly regulated industries (FDA compliance required).
- Strong understanding of supply chain, manufacturing processes, and digital modernization.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field.