# Director, IT SAP Product Lifecycle and Quality

Hiring organization: [Gilead Sciences](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gilead-sciences)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/30a2fd6e-d270-4515-9a64-a833cc47b172

Listed on Gilead Sciences's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Director
- Location: United States - California - Foster City
- Salary: 226185 – 292710 USD per year

## Summary

This director-level role leads Gilead's enterprise IT strategy and delivery for product lifecycle management and quality systems, overseeing SAP platforms and regulated manufacturing processes. It suits experienced IT leaders with deep SAP expertise and a track record of managing complex portfolios across life sciences organizations.

_Our summary, not Gilead Sciences's wording._

## Skills named

Data Integrity, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Product Lifecycle Management, Quality Management, SAP S/4HANA, Solution Architecture

## Required

- 15+ years of SAP, ERP, digital platform, product management, solution architecture, or enterprise delivery experience in life sciences or regulated manufacturing
- Deep experience with SAP PLM, SAP QM, SAP S/4HANA, and regulated product lifecycle, quality, and release processes
- Knowledge of PLM and quality capabilities including specifications, recipes, BOMs, change management, inspection, batch management, release, genealogy, and integrations
- Understanding of GxP, GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, validation, data integrity, audit readiness, and regulated delivery practices
- Leadership of global matrix teams, vendors, system integrators, AMS partners, business stakeholders, and technical teams
- Business partnership and executive communication skills with ability to explain complex SAP, quality, regulatory, and compliance topics
- Ability to lead ERP portfolios across strategy, roadmap, investment planning, delivery, sustainment, compliance, and value realization
- Track record of driving standardization, reducing technical debt, improving operational resilience, and delivering measurable business outcomes

## Nice to have

- Master's degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or related field

Apply on Gilead Sciences's site: https://gilead.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/gileadcareers/job/United-States---California---Foster-City/Director--IT-SAP-Product-Lifecycle-and-Quality_R0053862