IT Principal, SAP Architect
Alkermes
September 08, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Greater Boston)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Lead architecture and governance for the end-to-end SAP S/4HANA solution landscape in a regulated biopharma setting, supporting go-live and future optimization. Responsibilities: define target architecture, ensure integrity across processes, data, and security, lead design governance, manage integration and extensibility via SAP BTP and SAP Integration Suite/CPI, oversee solution readiness, support cutover planning, and establish a sustainable post-implementation roadmap. Requirements: Bachelorβs in a related field; 8-12 years of technology experience, with extensive SAP S/4HANA architecture expertise, including at least one end-to-end implementation with hypercare. Strong understanding of core SAP modules (FI/CO, MM, SD, PP), integration patterns, cloud/security considerations, and hands-on SAP BTP and CPI experience. Preferred: SAP certifications, knowledge of RISE S/4HANA Cloud, enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF). HighValue: life sciences/regulatory environment experience; focus on process, data, and security governance; complex integrations; post-go-live support. WorkSetup: not specified; salary from $175,000-$197,000 plus bonus.