At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra not ordinary futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals' unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.
Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.
Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us.
Job Overview We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Director, Platform Owner and Architect (ERP) with over 15 years of hands-on SAP expertise, including a strong focus on SAP S/4HANA.
This role requires a deep understanding of the SAP S4 HANA architecture and implementation alongside extensive experience in traditional SAP environments . The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership in managing core SAP processes through technical architecture and configurations, such as Record-to-Report (A2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Source-to-Pay (S2P), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Order to Cash (OTC). This role demands a leader capable of bridging technical teams with global business stakeholders, managing compliance, and driving automation and testing initiatives in a collaborative and creative, fast-paced environment.
A key element of this position is to have an end-to-end process vision and working relationship with the SAP/Business global process organization and line of business stakeholders, and be solution oriented.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership & Strategy:
- Lead and mentor a team of SAP technical professionals (the hub team), fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Partner with SAP/Business global process leadership (Business Spoke teams) and team in creating an atmosphere of business client service.
- Develop and execute the technical roadmap for SAP solutions, with specific emphasis on leveraging out-of-the-box SAP S/4HANA capabilities in a creative manner.
- Serve as the technical decision-maker, and in conjunction with SAP/Business global process leadership for SAP projects, ensure alignment with business objectives and best practices.
- Process Expertise:
- Develop an efficient process to maintain and govern the ERP system integrity (upgrades, key ITGC controls, disaster recovery )
- Partner with SAP/Business global process team, utilizing and leveraging extensive SAP experience to manage, optimize and enhance key processes including A2R, P2P, Source-to-Pay, and Supply Chain Management.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders and SAP/Business global process team to tailor technical solutions that meet complex operational requirements.
- Project Management & Global Collaboration:
- Oversee project planning, design, and execution phases, ensuring successful, on-time delivery of SAP initiatives.
- Coordinate with global teams (including in-house, consultants and offshore outsource organizations) to implement integrations, support deployments, and maintain a unified approach across regions.
- Ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory standards within all SAP-related operations.
- Automation & Testing:
- Champion the integration of automation strategies and advanced testing frameworks within the SAP environment.
- Identify and implement in a collaborative manner process improvements through strategic automation initiatives.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- In conjunction with the SAP/Business global process (spoke) team, act as a bridge between technical teams, business units, and compliance officers, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.
- Regularly update senior management on project progress, challenges, and strategic opportunities.
- Risk Management & Compliance:
- Oversee compliance across SAP implementations, ensuring adherence to both internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
- Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure system integrity and business continuity.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional Experience:
- Over 15 years of extensive SAP experience, including significant involvement in SAP S/4HANA implementations at a publicly-traded organization
- Biotechnology or Life Science experience strongly preferred
- Proven experience in leading technical teams through large-scale, global SAP projects.
- In-depth knowledge of core processes such as A2R, P2P, S2P, SCM, OTC.
- Demonstrated expertise in compliance management, automation, and testing strategies within SAP environments.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Strong command of SAP S/4HANA architecture, integration techniques, and customization.
- Proficient with modern SAP development tools and automation platforms.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive digital transformation initiatives.
- Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:
- Able to collaborate cross functionally in a collegial solutions-based manner.
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
This role is based out of our Princeton office and requires for you to be on site 60% of the time.
For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:
$177,600.00 $266,400.00
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
Regular full-time U.S. employees are eligible to enroll in Genmab benefits. Our benefits package is crafted to help employees feel supported and cared for in all aspects of life - physical, financial, social, and emotional.
About You- You are genuinely passionate about our purpose
- You bring precision and excellence to all that you do
- You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
- You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds
- You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
- You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative
- You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
- You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so.
Locations Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you're in one of our office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.
About Genmab Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab's vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO ) antibody medicines.
Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit and follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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