ERP Integration & Enterprise Architecture Lead

ERP Integration & Enterprise Architecture Lead Company: Ipsen Pharma (SAS) Ipsen is a mid‑sized global biopharmaceutical company focused on transformative medicines in oncology, rare disease and neuroscience. With nearly 100 years of development experience and global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, Ipsen tackles high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Over 40 countries, Ipsen empowers employees to grow and thrive in a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. Summary Be a senior technology and transformation leader responsible for shaping, governing and delivering the integration of Ipsen’s ERP environment across global Aesthetics markets. As enterprise owner for ERP strategy, ensure seamless, scalable connectivity across commercial, financial, supply chain, regulatory and analytics platforms. Lead architecture definition, cross‑functional alignment, technology delivery and vendor governance for the ERP landscape, enabling long‑term growth, operational excellence, regulatory compliance and innovation. Enterprise ERP Strategy and Leadership Establish and own end‑to‑end ERP strategy for Aesthetics, fully aligned with Ipsen’s global enterprise ERP roadmap. Define and govern integration architecture, data flows, security standards and process connectivity across the business ecosystem. Serve as key advisor to executive leadership on ERP long‑term direction leading to a multi‑year roadmap. Program Delivery & Execution Oversight Lead delivery of the ERP program with accountability for plans, budgets, resources, risks and milestones. Oversee all technical design, build, testing and deployment activities across multiple parallel workstreams. Translate business requirements into scalable ERP solutions, including order booking, provider loyalty operations, demand and sales forecasting and commercial planning. Own end‑to‑end design and delivery of ERP integrations across upstream and downstream systems such as Stripe, Salesforce and Databricks. External Partners & Vendor Leadership Manage senior‑level relationships with ERP system integrators, 3PLs, distributors and strategic technology partners. Oversee vendor performance, contract adherence, architectural output and quality of technical deliverables. Build a high‑performing ecosystem of external partners aligned to Ipsen’s transformation goals. External System Integrations Oversee integration with 3PLs, distributors and external partners ensuring accurate and timely data flows for order tracking, fulfillment and logistics. Ensure robust, real‑time data flows across order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay and record‑to‑report processes, including transition from bulk‑level to SKU‑level tracking. Drive standardization of interfaces, APIs, messaging formats and data models to simplify integration and future scalability. Execution and Lifecycle Management Own the ERP integration workplan, milestones and critical‑path dependencies. Identify, elevate and resolve integration risks, defects and cutover issues across workstreams. Lead and coordinate testing cycles, including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Support cutover planning, data migration validation, hyper‑care readiness and post‑go‑live stabilization. Cross‑Functional Execution Act as the primary integrator across IT, finance, supply chain, regulatory, operations and commercial system owners. Work closely with external system integrators, ERP vendors, technical architects and solution partners to ensure aligned delivery. Ensure consistent communication, dependency mapping and issue tracking across teams and vendors. Facilitate alignment sessions, decision‑making forums and readiness checkpoints across all stakeholder groups. Technical Competencies Deep expertise with large‑scale ERP implementations and/or data migrations, including SAP S/4HANA. Deep knowledge of SAP S/4HANA modules across OTC, P2P, R2R, supply chain and commercial operations. Experience with integrations to Salesforce, Stripe, Databricks and logistics partners such as 3PLs. Understanding of ERP integration methods (APIs, IDocs, BAPIs, middleware, event streaming). Strong systems thinking across finance, supply chain and compliance domains. Strong knowledge of data governance, master data and data quality frameworks. Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, middleware and APIs. Ability to manage complex dependencies and parallel workstreams. Clear communication across technical and business stakeholders. Knowledge & Experience (essential) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Information Systems or related field. 10+ years of experience in ERP transformation, enterprise architecture or large‑scale system integration. 7+ years of leading ERP programs, implementation and integrations in a multi‑system, multi‑market environment. Hands‑on experience with ERP implementations or migrations. Experience managing global teams and offshore/nearshore partners. Experience integrating external partners such as 3PLs, distributors and payment platforms. Experience (preferred) Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Information Systems or related field. Experience in consumer goods, beauty, medical aesthetics or life sciences regulated supply chain environments. Proven track record of leading complex ERP integrations, migrations or digital transformation programs. Exposure to regulated or highly controlled data environments. Salary and Benefits Annual base salary range: $145,000 – $210,000. Eligible for short‑term incentives. Comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, discretionary winter shutdown, well‑being allowance and commuter benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued and supported. We embrace diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering inclusion and equal opportunities. If adjustments or support are needed during the application process, please inform the recruitment team. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Company Commitment At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives and we invest in our employees to support life‑changing projects for patients and society. #J-18808-Ljbffr