[Hiring] Associate Director, Enterprise Applications @MENARINI Group

Role Description

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Enterprise Applications to lead the strategy, implementation, support, and evolution of our corporate systems landscape. In this role, you will be responsible for the core software platforms that enable our Menarini Stemline Oncology business to scale efficiently, including:

• SAP ERP
• Human resources systems
• Expense management tools (SAP Concur)
• Other critical enabling function systems (Finance, Legal, Procurement)

As a key IT leader at our biotech firm, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and technology execution. You will ensure our enterprise applications are robust, compliant (SOX/GxP), and capable of supporting our pipeline from clinical development through commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing enterprise applications.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with SAP ERP (ECC or S/4HANA), including at least two functional areas: FI/CO, MM, SD, or HR/HCM.
• Proven ownership of SAP Concur or a comparable T&E platform, including end-to-end configuration and finance integration.
• Experience leading HRIS implementations or major upgrades (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or equivalent).
• Strong background in system integrations, middleware, and API-driven architectures (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, SAP Integration Suite, or similar).
• Demonstrated delivery of large-scale, cross-functional ERP or enterprise application programs in a regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of SOX ITGC compliance, change management controls, and IT audit support.
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and business-partnership skills.

Requirements

• Experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environment with familiarity with GxP and CSV (Computer System Validation) practices.
• SAP Certified Application Associate or Professional designation.
• Exposure to ERP vendor evaluation and RFP processes.
• PMP, or SAFe Agile certification.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range of: 180000
• Generous compensation and benefits packages, including:
• Fidelity 401(k) (with company match)
• Healthcare insurance
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax FSA/HSA programs

Company Description

Menarini is a leading international biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing health through innovation, research, and quality. For more than 135 years, we have worked to improve patients’ lives across a broad range of therapeutic areas through our dedication to science, integrity, and care for people.

• Founded in 1886 in Naples, moved to Florence in 1915.
• Present in 70 countries with products sold in 140 locations worldwide.
• Strong commitment to oncology, investing in a pipeline of investigational compounds.
• Employs around 18,000 employees, producing over 500 million packs of drugs annually.