Principal SAP Technical Architect, GMP Systems

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Principal SAP Technical Architect, GMP Systems to play a key role in enabling the technology foundation for a state-of-the-art, multi-product cell therapy manufacturing facility. This role will be directly responsible for the technical design, development, integration, and support of SAP systems and middleware platforms critical to GMP manufacturing operations.

As a senior individual contributor, this role will focus on SAP architecture and development, including ABAP programming, Fiori applications, SAP Basis, and Security configuration, as well as integration with external systems through middleware platforms such as MuleSoft and Workato. The role requires deep hands-on expertise across the SAP technology stack and experience supporting enterprise-grade manufacturing, quality, and supply chain systems in a regulated GMP environment.

This is a highly technical role that requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Operations, MS&T, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and IT. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and capable of translating business needs into scalable, compliant, and supportable technical solutions.

This is Cellares

Cellares is the first Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) and takes an Industry 4.0 approach to mass manufacturing the living drugs of the 21st century. The company is both developing and operating integrated technologies for cell therapy manufacturing to accelerate access to life-saving cell therapies. The company’s Cell Shuttle integrates all the technologies required for the entire manufacturing process in a flexible and high-throughput platform that delivers true walk-away, end-to-end automation. Cell Shuttles will be deployed in Cellares’ Smart Factories around the world to meet total patient demand for cell therapies at global scale. Partnering with Cellares enables academics, biotechs, and pharma companies to accelerate drug development and scale out manufacturing, lower process failure rates, lower manufacturing costs, and meet global patient demand.

The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, California with its commercial-scale IDMO Smart Factory in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The company is backed by world-class investors and has raised over $355 million in financing.

Leveling will be based on overall experience, education, and demonstration of knowledge throughout the interview process.

Cellares total compensation package contains competitive base salaries, highly subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, 401(k) Matching, Free EV Charging, Onsite lunches, and Stock options. All displayed pay ranges are approximate, negotiable, and location dependent.