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Director, IT SAP Product Lifecycle and Quality

United States - California - Foster CityFull-time$226k–$293k2026-07-23 → 2026-11-13

Core

Own the end-to-end Regulatory-to-Release capability strategy and delivery for SAP PLM, Quality Management, and Product Release platforms in life sciences.

Role type

Director, IT SAP Product Lifecycle and Quality

Builds

SAP PLM, SAP QM, Batch Release, Global Batch Trace, and related quality capabilities for regulated manufacturing.

Domain

Life Sciences / Regulated Manufacturing / SAP ERP

Required skills

SAP PLM, SAP QM, SAP S/4HANA, regulated product lifecycle, quality management, release processes, GxP, GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, validation, data integrity, audit readiness, enterprise architecture, vendor management, global matrix team leadership, executive communication, roadmap planning, investment planning, compliance governance.

Preferred skills

None stated.

Technologies

SAP PLM, SAP QM, SAP S/4HANA

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end Regulatory-to-Release capability strategy across PLM, Quality Management, Product Release, and related digital platforms; Set the multi-year roadmap and investment priorities for SAP PLM, SAP QM, Batch Release, Global Batch Trace, and related quality capabilities; Lead the Regulatory-to-Release organization across PLM, Quality Management project delivery & sustainment operations; Oversee cross-functional teams, partners, and vendors to resolve issues, manage dependencies, and drive integrated planning from design through support; Influence senior business and IT leaders on strategy, investments, roadmap priorities, operating model decisions, and value realization; Communicate priorities, risks, progress, operational health, and outcomes to senior leadership and governance forums.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & hands-on delivery