Global Head of Life Sciences Center of Excellence (f/m/d)

Empowering You – to feel our passion for technology

As NTT DATA Business Solutions, we are more than just a company. We are a team of passionate people who drive innovation – from advisory and implementation to managed services and beyond. With SAP at our core and a powerful ecosystem of partners, we continuously improve solutions and technology to make them work for companies – and for their people.  

Our success is based on TOGETHERNESS, INNOVATION, TRUST, and SUSTAINABILITY – this is the heart of our corporate culture.  

As part of the global NTT DATA Group, one of the top IT service providers worldwide, we stand for our open and sustainable acting. More than 16,000 employees from more than 90 nations in over 30 countries show that diversity is integral to our DNA and that we live tolerance and respect every day.  

People are the key to our success. We believe that every individual can make an important contribution and are therefore constantly on the lookout for talented people who can actively strengthen our team.

ARE YOU READY TO BREAK NEW GROUND?

Location: Continental Europe

What makes us special:

We have a holistic view of the individual needs of our employees. 

■ Flexible working hours and locations: workation, mobile working, part-time models, sabbaticals, etc.

■ Your further development by plan: topic-specific induction, targeted career development based on career models, programs and your own academy

■ SAP Platinum Partnership: strong SAP partnership, large knowledge network, and SAP Learning Hub and certification opportunities.

Do you love challenges?

The Global Head of Life Sciences Center of Excellence (CoE) will lead and oversee all aspects of our Life Sciences practice, driving innovation, excellence, and growth across our global Life Science operations. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in SAP solutions for the Life Sciences industry, ensuring seamless collaboration between sales, delivery, and practice development teams worldwide. This role reports directly to the VP, Global Head of Business Development.

Your tasks and responsibilities include:

■ Strategize and Innovate: Craft and implement a visionary global strategy for the Life Sciences CoE, driving forward-thinking innovation in SAP solutions

■ Lead with Impact: Manage strategic partnerships with SAP SE and other key stakeholders, establishing best practices and standards across regions

■ Empower and Educate: Develop and sustain a comprehensive global Life Sciences Knowledge Portal, offering premier training, methodologies, and presales materials

■ Engage and Represent: Formulate and oversee a dynamic global Life Sciences event strategy, ensuring impactful participation in key industry events

■ Collaborate and Succeed: Partner with regional and global sales teams to pinpoint and capitalize on strategic opportunities, bringing executive presence to pivotal client meetings

■ Ensure Quality: Uphold high standards of delivery quality across all Life Sciences projects, implementing rigorous quality assurance frameworks and providing strategic support

■ Inspire and Lead: Guide a global team of industry and solution experts, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

■ Think Strategically: Exhibit a strategic and commercial mindset, staying ahead of market trends and driving energetic initiatives

■ Hands-on Mentality: Develop the global Life Sciences strategy with a hands-on approach

■ Supportive and Cooperative: Be supportive to and cooperative with a variety of local organizations and countries

■ Optimize Methodology: Actively spread the use and lead ongoing optimization of the global methodology (our USP)

Convince us with your potential!

■ Extensive Experience: 15+ years in IT consulting, with at least 10 years in the Life Sciences industry

■ SAP Expertise: Deep experience with SAP solutions and implementations in the Life Sciences sector

■ Proven Leadership: Demonstrated success in building and leading global practices or centers of excellence

■ Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of Life Sciences industry trends, regulations, and business processes

■ Team Collaboration: A collaborative virtual leader, adept at working with different cultures and fostering teamwork

■ Sales Acumen: Experience in complex solution sales and strategic account management

■ Global Communication: Excellent leadership and communication skills across cultural and organizations

■ Travel Readiness: Willingness to travel up to 40% internationally to support global operations and key client engagements