We're looking for a Senior Enterprise Systems Leader to take end-to-end ownership of a portfolio of mission-critical platforms — ERP, MES, CMMS, VMS, and more — across a regulated CDMO environment. Your biggest first major project will be to replace the full ERP for the business. You'll set the multi-year roadmap, govern the application landscape, and lead large-scale implementations while keeping every system inspection‑ready.
This is a hands‑on leadership position: you'll run a cross‑functional team of analysts, project managers, and technical writers, serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and IT, and drive integration, standardisation, and continuous improvement across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Enterprise systems portfolio — ERP, MES, CMMS, VMS and connected platforms
- Full rip and replace ERP project
- Multi‑year systems roadmap aligned to growth, manufacturing strategy, and regulatory requirements
- Integration architecture, data flows, and security models across the application ecosystem
- Computer System Assurance and Validation (CSA/CSV) for all regulated systems
- Create a high‑performing team and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Own executive stakeholder relationships, change management, and user adoption programmes
Key Requirements
- 12 – 15+ years managing enterprise systems across multiple platforms
- Proven track record delivering large‑scale ERP/MES implementations or replacement in pharma or life sciences
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA , Blue Mountain BMRAM , Kneat VMS , and/or commercial MES platforms
- Deep knowledge of GxP compliance — FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, EU Annex 11
- Experience leading cross‑functional teams across complex, multi‑workstream programmes
- Strong communicator comfortable with both technical teams and executive leadership