Digitalization Lead, MES/SAP

Location: Middletown, DE, United States; on-site

Company

hirify.global operates in pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing and provides contract development and manufacturing services.

What you will do

• Develop the site digitalization roadmap covering ERP, LIMS, MES, and related systems.
• Lead end-to-end implementation, upgrades, integration, and maintenance of ERP platforms such as SAP or Oracle.
• Lead manufacturing execution and operations management system initiatives, including MES and WMS.
• Coordinate IT, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, global teams, and vendors for project execution.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, risks, milestones, governance, and leadership reporting.
• Ensure digital solutions support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of digital project management experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech, or CDMO environments, with strong GMP/GxP knowledge.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience implementing large-scale ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, including manufacturing and supply chain modules.
• Knowledge of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA/EMA data integrity principles, ALCOA+, and computer system validation is required.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and vendors, with strong project management capabilities; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is preferred.
• Native or professional English fluency is required. Mandarin is a plus for coordination with global stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience at multinational pharmaceutical or CDMO manufacturing sites.
• Knowledge of drug discovery and pharmaceutical process development.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification.
• Mandarin language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional collaboration across IT, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Coordination with global teams and international stakeholders.
• Work focused on regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing and digital transformation.
• Equal opportunity employment.