Sr. Manager, Enterprise Systems (f/m/d)

Join Clario, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, as an Engineer, R&D Software Engineering (f/m/d) in Estenfeld and help develop innovative software solutions that support clinical research and accelerate the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. In this role, you'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of software products while working closely with cross-functional teams in an agile environment. Your work will directly impact the quality, reliability, and performance of technologies used across global clinical trials.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation

• Flexible work schedules

• Attractive PTO plan

• Engaging employee programs

What you´ll be doing

• Act as a JD Edwards hands-on leader: Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for enterprise business systems and applications.

• Partner with stakeholders and senior leadership to identify business needs and deliver scalable technology solutions.

• Manage the enterprise applications roadmap, ensuring systems remain current, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

• Collaborate with IT, business teams, and vendors to plan and deliver system implementations, upgrades, enhancements, and deployments.

• Support budget planning, vendor management, contract negotiations, and software licensing compliance.

• Oversee application governance, change management, and system documentation processes.

• Provide hands-on application administration and support when needed, including troubleshooting complex issues and coordinating urgent resolutions.

• Manage multiple projects and priorities across a global, geographically dispersed environment while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders and leadership.

• Drive end-user adoption through training, support, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to simplify the application landscape by eliminating duplicate systems and improving overall efficiency.

• Act as a key subject matter expert for enterprise applications, including JD Edwards, ensuring ongoing system performance, optimization, and business value.

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Life Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Information Technology with responsibility for enterprise applications and business systems.

• Experience leading teams and managing enterprise-wide applications in a complex business environment.

• Strong experience with JD Edwards ERP and related business processes.

• Strong technical aptitude across SaaS and enterprise applications.

• Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and application governance.

• Experience working with third-party vendors, consultants, and managed service providers.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and stakeholder expectations.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

• Demonstrated curiosity for emerging technologies and continuous improvement.

• Experience supporting global organizations and geographically distributed teams is preferred.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

At Clario, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.