S4/HANA Settlement Management Tech Lead

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Your Role: S4/HANA Settlement Management Tech Lead As a key member of our ERP team, you will play a critical role in a multi-year global initiative, driving the internal delivery of our Gross-to-Net (G2N) product. This is a hands‑on opportunity to move beyond relying on contractors and build our in‑house expertise. You will be responsible for advancing how Elanco manages Pricing, Rebates, and Master Data by owning the implementation and enhancement of the SAP S/4HANA Condition Contract and Settlement Management module. Partnering closely with business stakeholders, product managers, and solution architects, you will translate complex business needs into robust, compliant, and high‑quality technical solutions that directly enable critical business outcomes. Your Responsibilities: Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of projects and enhancements for the SAP S/4HANA Settlement Management module, from translating business requirements into technical solutions to ensuring timely, compliant (GxP, SOX), and high‑quality implementation. Partner closely with global business process owners, solution architects, product managers, and delivery partners to align on business strategy, manage project risks, and ensure solutions meet user needs. Take ownership of the operational health of G2N‑related systems, managing releases, providing support, identifying continuous improvement opportunities, and ensuring all changes adhere to quality and compliance standards. Act as the go‑to subject matter expert for SAP S/4HANA Settlement Management, maintaining deep technical knowledge, providing guidance on new requests, and proactively identifying future technical evolutions to enhance functionality. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field, or a High School Diploma/GED with an equivalent level of experience. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in SAP design, configuration, and implementation, with a focus on processes related to Order to Cash, Pricing, or Rebates. SAP S/4HANA Expertise: Hands‑on expertise in designing and implementing the SAP S/4HANA Condition Contract and Settlement Management module. Leadership and Influence: Proven ability to lead project delivery, influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority, and drive results in a complex, global environment. Communication and Problem‑Solving: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an excellent ability to communicate complex technical and business concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): Direct experience in new, large‑scale ERP implementations, preferably in a global context. Technical familiarity with SAP Vistex and/or the ABAP programming language. A strong understanding of business processes within the pharmaceutical or animal health industry, including GxP and SOX compliance. Experience working with Agile methodologies and ITIL frameworks. Proven ability to manage relationships with software vendors and implementation partners. Additional Information: Travel: Less than 10% Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment Elanco Benefits and Perks: Multiple relocation packages Two week‑long shutdowns (mid‑summer and year‑end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 8‑week parental leave 9 Employee Resource Groups Annual bonus offering Flexible work arrangements Up to 6% 401K matching Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. 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