Back to jobs

Director, IT SAP Systems

San Carlos, California, United States

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. 
 
WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:
 
*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.
 
*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.
 
*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.
 
*MODEL EXCELLENCE:  The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.

Summary:

The Director IT SAP Systems is a key leadership role responsible for the successful planning, delivery and ongoing management of Vaxcyte’s SAP and Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS)initiatives. This individual will oversee and manage the implementation of our upcoming SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and OMP Advanced Planning Systems (APS). This position requires a strategic thinker with a high level of expertise in SAP and APS systems. They will provide team leadership to ensure that business goals and objectives are met efficiently and effectively. This is a collaborative hands-on role working closely with business partners and subject matter experts from supply chain, finance and other business teams to deliver ERP/APS solutions that will support our growth through vaccine commercialization and beyond. The position reports to the Sr Director of Enterprise IT Systems at Vaxcyte’s San Carlos, California headquarters.  

Essential Functions:

  • Lead and execute SAP and OMP implementations and subsequent projects ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and strategic goals. 
  • Deep experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand their requirements, manage expectations, and provide regular project updates. 
  • Vendor collaboration, budget planning, preparing for and facilitating steering committee meetings. 
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize potential impact on project outcomes. 
  • Implement change management processes for SAP and APS to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new systems and processes. In addition, develop support for tracking GxP and SOX related changes. 
  • Monitor project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques, and implement corrective actions as needed. 
  • Create and curate program standards including tools, deliverables and document management. 
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing best practices in SAP and APS through initial implementation and lifecycle management.  
  • Lead a cross functional team from the business, IT, consultants, contract manufacturer resources, and other professionals to achieve high performance and project success

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, SAP certification) is desired. 
  • At least 10 years of experience in program/project management, with multiple SAP and APS system implementations. 
  • Experience leading large and complex initiatives, including development of detailed timelines, milestone creation, and resource requirements to ensure timeline execution and delivery. 
  • In-depth knowledge of SAP systems, including SAP S/4HANA and integration techniques. 
  • Experience implementing APS systems (OMP experience is desired). 
  • Experience delivering large scale SAP projects.  
  • Expertise with agile methodology, global deployments and data migration planning. 
  • Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
  • Strong background implementing and maintaining GxP validated and SOX regulated systems 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions. 
  • Experience in identifying and managing project risks, with a proactive approach to mitigation. 
  • Proficiency in change management principles and techniques to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of new systems. 
  • Experience with biotech/pharma companies both pre and post commercialization. 
Reports to: Senior Director, Enterprise IT Systems
 
Location: San Carlos, CA
 
Compensation:
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
 
Salary Range: $236,000 – $258,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

 

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Vaxcyte’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Select...
Select...
Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.