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Vice President, ERP (Business Partner + Bluestream Lead)

Vice President, ERP (Business Partner + Bluestream Lead)

GileadSan Mateo, CA, US
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Vice President, Sap Implementation

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

As Gilead continues to transform our business and scale into new therapeutic areas, we are seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President to lead the next phase of our enterprise-wide SAP implementation program. This role is critical to driving digital transformation across our global biopharma organization, enabling digital transformation, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and stable foundations for growth. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in SAP program leadership, a strong understanding of life sciences business processes and regulatory requirements, and a proven track record of successfully delivering and sustaining complex ERP transformations.

This position will report into the Chief Information Officer and be located in Foster City, California. It will lead a geographically dispersed team of dedicated and matrixed internal business, IT and PMO resources and provide strategic direction, deftly making trade-offs between ease of implementation and long-term sustainment across business and IT stakeholders. Up to 30% global travel may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and execute the SAP program vision and roadmap aligned with corporate strategy and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as single leader for the SAP transformation, ensuring alignment with cross-functional business and IT senior executives.
  • Champion business process and master data strategies that enhance operational efficiency, data integrity, and accelerate patient-centric outcomes.

Program Governance & Oversight

  • Shape and lead program governance structures, including steering committees and executive reporting cadences.
  • Manage program scope, budget, timelines, and vendor relationships including SAP, system integrators and offshore partners. Set release strategy and timelines based on business constraints and program priorities.
  • Establish, monitor and communicate KPIs and value realization metrics for program delivery and sustainment.
  • Ensure adherence to GxP, SOX, and other regulatory frameworks relevant to the life sciences industry.
  • Manage the post-implementation SAP IT COE and establish ongoing, cross-functional governance, practices and resourcing to drive continuous improvement and automation.

    • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with leaders across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, Kite and Finance to ensure SAP solutions meet business needs.
  • Drive alignment between global and regional teams to support harmonized processes and data standards.
  • Facilitate collaboration between IT, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure seamless execution.

    • Risk & Compliance Management

  • Proactively identify and mitigate program risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance.
  • Oversee validation and testing strategies to meet FDA and EMA regulatory expectations.
  • Ensure robust data governance, cybersecurity and SOX practices are embedded in the system.

    • Team & Talent Leadership

  • Build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional and geographically-dispersed program team, including internal staff and external consultants.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, cost discipline and continuous improvement.
  • Mentor and develop future leaders within the transformation program and broader organization.

    • Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise IT, digital transformation, or business operations.
  • Minimum 8 years of hands-on leadership in large-scale SAP implementations, including SAP S / 4HANA.
  • Proven experience in the life sciences industry (pharmaceuticals or biotechnology) with a fluency in GxP, FDA / EMA regulations and validation requirements.
  • Deep knowledge of SAP modules relevant to life sciences (e.g., SAP ECC / S / 4HANA, SAP MDG, SAP Ariba).
  • Familiarity with integration of SAP with MES, LIMS, PLM, and other enterprise systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, global teams and manage external vendors and system integrators.
  • Exceptional executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing large program budgets and business case development.

    • SAP certification(s) in relevant modules or project management (e.g., PMP, Prosci, ITIL) preferred. Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement credentials preferred.

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