Lead management of Finance, Legal, and HR applications (Workday, Concur, ADP, Coupa), act as IT business partner, run ERP and application implementations, manage vendors, provide production support, and coordinate with IT security and managed service providers.
Job Description:
Summary:We are looking for a Senior Director, Corporate Applications to join our IT team at NewAmsterdam Pharma. This role will manage all Finance, Legal and HR applications, working closely with the IT internal teams and Managed Service Providers. The ideal candidate must balance the role of a Business Partner for strategic support and Project Management for tactical implementations. They must also provide Production Support for refinements and retirements, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal performance of our business applications. You will drive a business-first ethos in all you do, working in partnership with various NewAmsterdam team members to achieve our goals.Key Responsibilities:
- Business Partnership:
- Act as a strategic partner to Corporate Functions, understanding their needs and aligning IT solutions to support business objectives.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for Business initiatives.
- Provide guidance and support to business units on the effective use of applications and technology.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within Finance, Legal and HR applications.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure our applications remain cutting-edge.
- Project and Application Management:
- Oversee the management and support of Finance, Legal and HR applications, including Concur, ADP, and Workday.
- Be the IT Lead for the future ERP implementation, from selection to production and beyond.
- Manage the transition from Paycom to Coupa.
- Work with Finance on the support of Business Central, Paycom, and LinkSquared.
- Be hands on in all applications, be the IT system owner and be comfortable going into the details on implementations, integrations and enhancements.
- Address and resolve user issues, focusing on the right things at the right times for NAP.
- Project Management:
- Act as the project manager for all application implementations and retirements.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and budget.
- Vendor Management:
- Manage relationships with application vendors, ensuring optimal performance and support.
- Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure cost-effective solutions.
- Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with the SVP, IT to align application strategies with company goals.
- Collaborate with IT security to ensure applications meet security and compliance standards.
- Coordinate with the EUS Managed Service provider for ServiceDesk, depot services, and Security Operations Center support.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 15+ years of IT application management within Pharmaceuticals, with 5+ years focused on Finance, Legal and HR systems.
- Proven experience with Workday, Concur, ADP, and Coupa.
- Experience running an ERP implementation.
- Strong project management skills, with a track record of successful implementations.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience in multiple areas of IT/Pharma and agile enough to jump in wherever needed.
Salary and Benefits:
We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and long-term incentives. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, term life and disability coverage, and retirement plans.
NewAmsterdam Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
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