Senior Manager, SAP – Planning and Manufacturing
Gilead SciencesUnited States - California - Foster City · full time · Senior
$169,320 – $219,120
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What this role is
This role leads SAP manufacturing and production planning strategy across Gilead's pharmaceutical and biologics operations, owning platforms like S/4HANA PP, MES, and MRP. It suits experienced manufacturing systems leaders who can architect enterprise solutions, govern complex integrations with third-party systems, and drive GxP-compliant digital transformation across multiple manufacturing sites.
Our summary, not Gilead Sciences’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- 12+ years of SAP production planning and manufacturing systems experience
- Deep expertise in S/4HANA PP, MRP, and MES platforms
- Hands-on integration experience with third-party MES systems like Werum PAS-X
- Strong understanding of GxP methodologies and computer system validation
- Experience leading enterprise manufacturing digitization programs
- Experience with cross-functional manufacturing, quality, and supply chain process dependencies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years experience
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of SAP IBP and Kinaxis integration with production planning
- Experience defining SAP segmentation capabilities across planning and manufacturing
- Knowledge of emerging SAP technologies and best practices