Associate Director, Information Technology (SAP S/4HANA Subject Matter Expert) at PharmaEssentia U.S.A. – Burlington, Massachusetts
About This Position
It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.
PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking. Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Sr Director of IT, the SAP S/4HANA Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as a senior functional and technical authority for SAP S/4HANA Finance, partnering closely with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to support, optimize, and evolve financial processes and system capabilities. This role acts as a key bridge between Finance and IT, ensuring SAP solutions align with business objectives, financial controls, and enterprise architecture standards.
The SME will support ongoing operations, lead enhancements, and play a critical role in SAP S/4HANA and Ariba transformation initiatives.
This is a hybrid role with several days per week in the Burlington, MA office.
Key Responsibilities:
SAP S/4HANA Finance Leadership and Support
- Act as the primary subject matter expert for SAP S/4HANA Finance, providing deep expertise across core financial processes and system capabilities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and IT leaders on SAP S/4HANA best practices, roadmap decisions, and system design options.
- Support and optimize SAP Finance processes, including Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), Accounts Payable (AP), and Month‑end close activities.
- Partner with Finance stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional and technical SAP solutions.
- Provide functional guidance during system configuration, enhancements, testing, and deployment activities.
- Ensure SAP Finance solutions comply with internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and review functional designs, configuration documentation, test scripts, and process documentation.
- Support user training and change management activities related to SAP Finance processes and system changes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5–8+ years of hands‑on experience supporting SAP Finance solutions, including SAP S/4HANA and Ariba.
- Strong functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO, AP, AR, Asset Accounting).
- Proven experience working as the liaison between Finance and IT in complex enterprise environments.
- Experience supporting global or multi‑entity finance operations.
- Strong understanding of end‑to‑end finance processes and financial close cycles
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable SAP solutions
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills
The expected salary range for this position based on greater Boston, MA location is $160,000-200,000. Actual salary pay will be based on multiple factors, including geographic location, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Benefits of working with our team:
PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients as well as our employees. As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time-off
- 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.
At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.
https://us.pharmaessentia.com/careers/
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Job Location
This job is located in the Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803, United States region.