Business Processes Chief Consultant (Life Sciences, Regulated Manufacturing)

SAP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 255,000 - 613,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP is seeking an Executive-level Consultant in AI-driven business process transformation for the Life Sciences domain (Biopharma). You will shape end-to-end programs, set standards, and advise senior stakeholders on operating-model evolution and value realization across global clients.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, mentor consultants, and steer complex engagements with a focus on measurable outcomes, governance, and sustainable impact in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Regulated Manufacturing, Life Sciences
• Proven ability to lead multi-year transformation programs
• Experience shaping AI-driven, value-based transformations
• Ability to influence senior executives on strategic decisions
• Trusted advisor with strong stakeholder management andcommunication skills
• Experience in enterprise-scale process management and governance

Responsibilities

• Define and lead end-to-end transformation programs aligned with client strategy
• Set standards, best practices, and reference models for process design
• Translate strategic challenges into coherent process architectures and roadmaps
• Advise executives on value-based transformation and operating model evolution
• Monitor industry and tech trends to shape future-ready process strategies
• Mentor senior consultants to foster excellence and consistency
• Ensure measurable and sustainable business outcomes through governance

Skills

Regulated Manufacturing knowledge

AI agent orchestration

Transformational leadership

Executive stakeholder advisory

Change management

Strategic business transformation

Communication and leadership

Tools

AI tools & agents

Job description

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

We help the world run better

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What You’ll Build

In this role, you define and lead complex, high-impact business process transformation initiatives for customers across industries. You translate enterprise strategies, executive priorities, and industry trends into fit-to-standard, future-ready business process landscapes aligned with SAP best practices and industry-leading approaches.

You act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, accountable for the strategic direction, quality, and business impact of process transformation engagements. Your work directly influences customer operating models, transformation roadmaps, and long-term value realization.

In This Role, You Will

• Act as a trusted industry and process expert, applying deep and end-to-end Regulated Manufacturing knowledge in the Life Sciences (Biopharma) domain to guide the design and optimization of customer business processes aligned with industry standards and sustainable operational excellence.
• Define and lead end-to-end business process transformation programs aligned with customer strategy and enterprise objectives.
• Act as a chief process authority, setting standards, best practices, and reference models for business process design and transformation.
• Translate complex, strategic business challenges into coherent process architectures and transformation roadmaps.
• Advise executive stakeholders on business innovation, value-based transformation, and operating model evolution.
• Evaluate industry and technology trends to shape future-ready process strategies and guide portfolio and investment decisions.
• Define success metrics, value drivers, and governance models to ensure measurable and sustainable business outcomes.
• Mentor and guide senior process consultants, fostering excellence, consistency, and innovation across the community.

What You Bring

• You demonstrate a proactive approach to leveraging AI in everyday workflows, ensuring high-quality outputs through thoughtful context design and system integration.
• Recognized expert in the Life Sciences (Biopharma) domain with deep end-to-end expertise in Regulated Manufacturing enabling the guidance and shaping of complex customer engagements and the definition of industry-aligned, high-impact solutions.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience within the Regulated Manufacturing domain.
• Proven ability to work in an Agentic AI context, shaping and applying AI agents that act autonomously within defined boundaries, collaborate with human stakeholders, and deliver measurable business outcomes in customer-centric environments.
• Deepest level of professional expertise in business process consulting and enterprise transformation.
• Proven ability to lead and govern complex, multi-dimensional transformation initiatives in high-ambiguity environments.
• Strong command of business process management, process-to-solution mapping, and change management at enterprise scale.
• Ability to influence and advise senior executives on strategic, high-impact business and transformation decisions.
• Recognition as a trusted advisor or thought leader in business process transformation, internally and externally.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, enabling alignment across executive, business, and delivery stakeholders.

Where You Belong

You will be part of a growing AI and industry expert team dedicated to serving customers across the region (Americas, Europe, Asia). We are building a collaborative, high-impact environment that brings together deep AI expertise, strong industry knowledge, and regional understanding to help customers innovate, transform, and lead in their markets. This team thrives on working together to turn complex business challenges into practical, scalable solutions. You will find an environment that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning, where new ideas are encouraged and real-world impact matters. This is a place for people who enjoy building something new. You will thrive here if you are customer-centric, motivated by meaningful outcomes, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-evolving AI landscape.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

Compensation Range Transparency

SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step towards demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted annual combined range for this position is 254800-613200USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

We are ethical and compliant

Our leadership credo: Do what’s right. Make SAP better for generations to come. We believe that great leadership extends far beyond the mere pursuit of business goals. We value and foster leadership that is driven with purpose and integrity. Our leaders are role models who uphold SAP’s values and shape SAP’s culture of integrity, by demonstrating and championing ethical and compliant behavior towards all stakeholders. SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: [e-mail]. For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

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Requisition ID: 456753 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 70% | Career Status: Executive | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: