Executive Director, ERP CoE and Architecture

BeiGene

10d•$266,200 - $346,200•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
10+ years of experience in enterprise technology, ERP architecture, or IT leadership
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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