PolyPeptide Group AG and its consolidated subsidiaries ( PolyPeptide ) is a specialized Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) for peptide- and oligonucleotide-based active pharmaceutical ingredients. By supporting its customers mainly in pharma and biotech, it contributes to the health of millions of patients across the world. PolyPeptide serves a fast-growing market, offering products and services from pre-clinical through to commercial stages. Its broad portfolio reflects the opportunities in drug therapies across areas and with a large exposure to metabolic diseases, including GLP-1. Dating back to 1952, PolyPeptide today runs a global network of six GMP-certified facilities in Europe, the U.S. and India. PolyPeptide s shares (SIX: PPGN) are listed on SIX Swiss Exchange.
Our
Values
Trust:
We build and maintain trust in all our relationships both with each other and with our customers. We support each other and work as a team.
Innovation:
We are curious and driven by finding smart solutions to the challenges we face.
Excellence:
We always strive to deliver high quality and adapt to meet the needs of our customers.
About the Role
As the Head of ERP, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of our SAP S/4HANA landscape. Your primary focus will be to ensure that our ERP systems effectively support all core functions of a regulated CDMO from GMP-compliant manufacturing and quality control to finance, supply chain, and client project tracking.
You ll lead a cross-functional team and work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to design, implement, and evolve robust, scalable, and compliant SAP solutions. You ll also play a key role in establishing our future SAP Customer Center of Excellence (CCOE), helping us build a stable, secure, and innovation-ready ERP backbone for the years to come.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the SAP ERP roadmap aligned with business growth, GMP compliance, and digital quality standards.
- Lead the delivery of SAP solutions supporting CDMO-specific processes such as batch tracking, client project management, and regulatory reporting.
- Oversee SAP-related projects, upgrades, and enhancements ensuring compliance with GxP and client-specific requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for ERP across internal functions and client-facing teams.
- Manage a team of SAP functional and technical experts, including consultants and validation specialists.
- Evaluate and implement SAP innovations (e.g., SAP QM, ATTP) to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Ensure system availability, performance, and security for both GMP and non-GMP operations.
- Maintain ERP compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, GAMP 5, and client-specific agreements.
- Manage vendor relationships, including SAP service providers, system integrators, and external auditors.
- Collaborate closely with QA, Compliance, and Validation teams to enforce change control and audit readiness
Your
Profile
We re looking for an experienced ERP leader who can combine technical insight, regulatory awareness, and business understanding:
- A Bachelor s or Master s degree in Life Sciences, IT, Engineering or related field.
- 7+ years of experience with SAP ERP delivery, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience from a regulated manufacturing or CDMO environment.
- Understanding of GxP systems, computerized system validation (CSV), and audit requirements.
- Familiarity with client project management, batch traceability, and supply chain processes.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Proficient in English, both speaking and writing.
- Certifications (e.g. PMP, ITIL, SAP) are a plus.