Tech Lead FO

Within a complex pharmaceutical environment, the Tech Lead FO will drive the technical leadership and coordination essential for the successful deployment and ongoing support of Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. This role exists to ensure seamless integration across multiple teams and systems, expertly navigating the intricacies of ERP implementation and optimisation while maintaining rigorous control over deliverables and technical standards. The successful candidate will influence both architectural direction and hands-on technical execution, working across a hybrid environment where innovation meets stringent operational demands.

This position requires a seasoned professional capable of guiding cross-functional teams through intricate D365 F&O deployments, involving extensions, integrations, and customisations aligned with the organisation’s evolving business requirements. The Tech Lead FO will have a pivotal role in reviewing detailed technical specifications, challenging proposed solutions, and fostering communication between developers, architects, integrators, and business stakeholders. The ability to anticipate challenges and rigorously manage the delivery pipeline will be crucial to driving both stability and progress within this multi-entity pharmaceutical context.

Day-to-day activities will include oversight and improvement of the technical architecture surrounding Dynamics 365, ensuring robust support for ERP processes including supply chain, procurement, inventory, and distribution. The Tech Lead FO will manage the administration of environments through tools such as Azure DevOps, Lifecycle Services (LCS), and CI/CD pipelines, enabling smooth deployment cycles and automated non-regression testing to maintain application integrity. This role also expects close engagement with integration points involving ETL processes, SFTP protocols, and the interfacing of legacy systems, ensuring a cohesive technology ecosystem.

A key element of this role is the capacity to coordinate teams without direct hierarchical authority — mobilising multiple groups, tracking commitments, and ensuring alignment on delivery milestones. This demands not only technical expertise but also strong organisational skills and a leadership style that combines rigor with the ability to challenge and constructively influence technical and business decisions. Experience in conducting code reviews and driving international programme consistency across multiple business entities will be highly valued.

Candidates for the Tech Lead FO role will bring a formal education in computer science alongside proven expertise in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations within demanding ERP environments. Solid knowledge of Microsoft’s architecture principles, extension frameworks, and integration techniques is essential for this role. Familiarity with supply chain and procurement processes will be advantageous in understanding the business impact of technical choices. Experience with Azure DevOps tooling, pipeline management, and environment administration underpins successful operational delivery in this context.

This role is offered on a contract basis and involves hybrid working arrangements, providing the flexibility to collaborate both remotely and on site as required. The hybrid model supports dynamic interaction with diverse teams, balancing focused individual contributions with collective strategic alignment. While this position does not include specified benefits, the emphasis lies on applying technical leadership within a critical operational function driven by complex business requirements and evolving technology landscapes.

The pharmaceutical sector demands rigorous process control and compliance, and this contractor will contribute to supporting such an environment by driving technology enablement and operational excellence through Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. This industry focus adds an additional layer of complexity and responsibility, with the role underpinning vital supply chain and distribution operations integral to healthcare delivery.

Candidates advancing in this process should be prepared to demonstrate a strong track record of technical leadership, cross-team coordination, and deep expertise in enterprise-scale Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations projects, ideally within similarly regulated and demanding sectors. The Tech Lead FO will represent a cornerstone in ensuring that technical implementations not only meet immediate functional needs but also align with broader business goals and transformation initiatives within pharmaceuticals.