Sr. Manager, Global Procurement- Research Contracts

Senior Manager, Global Procurement

As a Senior Manager, Global Procurement, you will support the contracts with external research facilities (universities, institutions), licensing agreements, consultant agreements supporting a variety of developmental capabilities. We work closely with Discovery Research through pre-Clinical Development managing discussions related to the research and pre-clinical service contracts and aligning priorities with Procurement management and interested parties.

A typical day may include the following :

• Manages complex contracts / contracting, supplier and partner activities.
• Takes direction to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings.
• Participate in organizational decisions in the research and pre-clinical service contracts with critical short and long-term impact on success, efficiency, growth, and results.
• Demonstrates knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Manages contract activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations.
• Negotiates contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with Regeneron's priorities and business requirements.
• Uses data to drive decision-making for successful contract projects.
• Coaches proficiency on procurement technical skills among global procurement team.

This may be for you if you :

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study plus relevant, progressive experience in procurement, including experience in Pharma / BioPharma. A JD would be preferred. Success driving results in research and pre-clinical service contracts or related contracts. Advanced level proficiency using negotiations and contracting skills. Experience successfully managing contract processes, including strategy development and execution. Provide insight and knowledge regarding rates, unit costs, costing structures, cost models, and TCO to enable optimal negotiations.