Associate Director ERP Functional & Solutions Architect

Job Description

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.

Summary:

The Associate Director, ERP Functional & Solution Architect, ICT role will be responsible for overseeing MS D365 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) within the organization. Crucial role in implementing ERP specific business process improvements and enhancements within the organization and ensuring the system’s optimal performance and functionality. Perform the planning, design, configuration, customization, and implementation of MS D365/ERP modules and functionalities, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements. The ERP Functional Architect, Associate Director, ICT role will also serve as a business process analyst aligned with enterprise (i.e., SCM, MFG, Quality) and Corporate Functions (i.e., Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance, Procurement) ensuring successful technical solution development and delivery.

Essential Functions:

The D365 ERP F&O Functional Architect is responsible for the end-to-end functional design, configuration, and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations to support business operations across Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and related business functions. The architect will partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, and implementation partners to ensure that the solution is aligned with corporate strategy, compliant with GxP/GAMP 5 standards (where applicable), and scalable for future business growth.

1. Solution Architecture & Design

•    Lead the functional design and architecture of the D365 F&O solution across key modules (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Inventory, Quality, etc.).

•    Translate complex business requirements into clear, scalable, and compliant functional solutions.

•    Emphasizes proactive, holistic leadership in solution architecture.

•    Focuses on aligning solutions with business goals, value streams, and enterprise architecture governance.

•    Define data flows, integrations, and system interactions between D365 and other enterprise systems & interfaces (e.g., LIMS, MES, 3PL Partners, External Finance Systems, and Cloud systems).

•    Ensure alignment with Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 roadmap and best practices.

2. Implementation & Configuration

•    Perform and lead the setup, configuration, and deployment of D365 F&O modules.

•    End to end management of project/solution management by using tools like Azure Boards for planning and tracking work, Azure Repos for code versioning, and Azure Pipelines for automating build and deployment. Perform all activities from initial user stories and tasks to code, testing, and deployment through integrations with tools like Lifecycle Services (LCS).

•    Drive fit-gap analysis and functional documentation. Develop User/Functional Requirements, Functional/Technical Design, System/Business process architecture diagrams.

•    Collaborate with development/vendor/managed service teams to define functional specifications for enhancements, bug/fix, customizations, reports, and interfaces. Co-develop or individually develop code/configurations required and coordinate internal development and user acceptance testing of the solution.

•    Participate in system validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation for regulated environments.

3. Governance & Compliance

•    Ensure the ERP system design complies with GAMP 5, SOX, and GxP regulatory requirements.

•    Develop and maintain master data governance, change management, and configuration control processes.

•    Support audits and inspections through proper documentation and traceability.

•    Develop current and future state roadmaps and architecture.

•    Assess and align system release plan with Microsoft Dynamics 365 roadmap

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

•    Partner with business process owners to define best practices, continuous improvement opportunities, and confirm desired solution to fix the support/bug-fix items raised. Support communities of practice and collaborative development methodology.

•    Work independently to perform required fix within the D365 framework. Test and confirm the developed fix with business process owners.

•    Work closely with IT, OT, and cloud teams to ensure integrated digital architecture.

•    Provide subject matter expertise and training for internal business process owners and super users.

5. Project & Vendor Management

•    Support ERP implementation and upgrade projects through all phases — initiation, design, testing, go-live, and hypercare.

•    Manage and coordinate external implementation partners and vendors.

•    Define KPIs and monitor system performance, adoption, and ROI.

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information systems, engineering, supply chain, or related fields required. Microsoft D365 F&O Certification preferred.

Experience

•    8+ years of experience implementing or supporting Microsoft Dynamics AX / D365 F&O.

•    Proven expertise across multiple functional domains (Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement).

•    Experience designing integrations between ERP and external systems (LIMS, MES, Payment interface with Bank, External Finance Systems, etc.).

•    Strong understanding of ERP data models, workflows, and reporting.

•    Strong understanding of functional and solution architecture of, and experience performing code and configuration updates within the following Dynamics 365 modules:

o    Finance: General ledger, Cash and bank management, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable. Budgeting, Fixed assets, Cost accounting, PR/PO process, Vendor Management, Cost Accounting and Management

o    SCM: Inventory management, Master planning, Procurement and sourcing, Product information management, Production control, Warehouse management, Cost accounting, Cost management, Asset management, including scheduled maintenance and repair tasks

Technical Skills

•    Proficient in MS Office Suite. Experience with technology delivery applications across solutions such as (ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Finance Systems, Control Tower).

•    Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert certification preferred.

•    Experience with emerging technologies (AI/ML, cloud, etc.) as relevant to ERP.

Working Conditions:

Requires up to 10 % domestic and international travel

The anticipated salary for this position will be $____ to $____.  The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, education (including applicable licenses and certifications, job-based knowledge, location, and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company match
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs, Sick Days and, Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Services
• Long Term Incentive Program (subject to job level and performance)
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions

It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.

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