Role: Director, IT Business Solutions Partner, Supply Chain

Type: Long-term rolling contract

Location: San Francisco, CA - Preferred; Remote Work Possible

Description: Lead the strategic delivery of technology solutions that support global supply chain operations. Play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cutting-edge supply chain systems, including SAP S/4HANA and TraceLink, ensuring seamless integration, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This role will partner closely with cross-functional leaders to align IT initiatives with business goals, driving innovation and efficiency in supply chain processes. You will also be responsible for daily operations while spearheading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities
• Lead IT Strategy for Supply Chain: Develop and execute a technology roadmap that aligns with the business strategy for supply chain, focusing on scalability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• System Management: Oversee the management and optimization of key supply chain platforms, including SAP S/4HANA, TraceLink, and related applications. Ensure data integrity, governance, and integration with other enterprise systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all supply chain systems meet global regulatory standards (e.g., DSCSA, EU FMD, Brazil Anvisa) and maintain compliance with GxP, SOX, GDPR, and other critical frameworks.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain processes by leveraging technology to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve accuracy.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external service providers, ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met and operations run smoothly.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with key stakeholders from Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory teams to define requirements, develop solutions, and support new business initiatives.
• Project Leadership: Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of supply chain IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Develop KPIs to track success and optimize future projects.
• Audit & Security Oversight: Collaborate with internal and external auditors to maintain high standards of system security and regulatory compliance.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:
• Experienced Leader: 7-10 years of experience in IT management, with a strong background in life sciences, supply chain systems, and regulatory environments.
• Supply Chain Expertise: Deep understanding of SAP S/4HANA, TraceLink, and master data management. Experience with integrating SAP with FICO is a plus.
• Regulatory Savvy: Well-versed in GxP, SOX, GDPR, and other regulatory standards and have experience leading teams through compliance audits.
• Innovative Thinker: Passion for leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges and are always looking for ways to optimize and improve processes.
• Collaborative Communicator: Excel at working cross-functionally with business and technical teams to drive consensus and deliver impactful solutions.
• Project Management Pro: Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale IT projects, meeting timelines, and managing budgets.
• Team Player & Mentor: Collaborative leader who fosters an inclusive, innovative team culture, and enjoys mentoring and developing talent.

The salary range provided for this contract role represents our good faith estimate for thi s position. Within the range, individual offers will vary based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, location and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process (W2 or C2C). In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible W2 employees with a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.

I.T. Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.