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Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one "clean” ERP as a standardized platform for growth and efficiency gains.

This program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from 7 to 1, standardizing processes to have a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that will enable us to support the Pharmaceutical business with agility. Additionally, the program will remediate the end-of-life system exposure that we risk towards the end of this decade.

We are searching for the best talent for an Innovative Medicines (IM) Transcend: Deployment Lead (1 of 3) to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role.

The Deployment Lead is responsible for deploying a future state E2E solution for the Global transformation program across all program functions, work streams, and global teams. The implementation includes solution readiness, business readiness and transition to end-state where responsibility includes governance with sponsors and project management to ensure timely delivery, within budget. Interdependencies are handled and risks mitigated.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States, Puerto Rico - Requisition Number: R-033110

Belgium & Ireland - Requisition Number: R-034446

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-034443

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead deployment of the SAP ERP Implementation according to scope, timeline, and budget to meet final project objectives (FPOs) for all phases of the program

• Execute against an integrated project plan, drive stage gate and program governance processes, identify critical path, risks and lead cross-functional teams to deliver

• Align with global transformation programs (e.g., SigniFi - Transact) and other interdependent programs to not impact the global ERP delivery

• Forge robust working relationships with key business partners, especially technology and vendor deploy leads, to ensure program objectives are met

• Prepare business updates for senior level team members and sponsors

• Collaborate cross-functionally to enable a quality solution and according to defined program methodology and ways of working

• Partner with peers to ensure appropriate communication of key interdependencies, risks, and performance metrics

• Lead, shape, and influence deploy activities, team members and facilitate deployment, risk and program status meetings

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree is required

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience

• Deployment management experience leading large-scale business transformation programs, specifically ERP replacement programs (i.e., ERP upgrades are not equivalent to replacement programs) with responsibility for deployment delivery

• Expertise in understanding critical path, risk management and mitigation, facilitating program level meetings, executive reporting, and strategic planning

• Strong communication to create clear and concise reports for leadership, and the ability to work well in teams, cross-functionally, and with all levels of the organization

• People leadership/management experience (direct or indirect reports)

Preferred:

• Pharmaceutical Supply Chain or Commercial Operations knowledge

• Program management of an SAP implementation

• Applied knowledge of project tools like Smartsheet and/or JIRA

• FPX, PMP, or equivalent Project Management certification

Other:

• Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally

• Requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel

• Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week

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