Responsibilities include elaborating and implementing sourcing strategy for US Generics including but not limited to supplier identification selection, risk assessment, mitigation planning and contracting;
supplier performance and relationship management; negotiation of agreements, and implementation of cost reduction programs leveraging market knowledge and transforming market intelligence information into competitive advantage for the business.
Commodities managed by this role include Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Reference Listed Drugs, Clinical Trials and Services, and R&D Consulting.
The role may also support other categories and projects as needed.
Responsibilities
Supplier selection for direct material categories, to support all Generics R&D development functions. Execution of category strategy to ensure supplier selection, competitive price management, risk mitigation, supplier management, and performance improvement.
Supports pharmaceutical research and development teams in the achievement of expected performance, quality, operational, and service standards for individual sourcing categories.
Conducts and maintains a database of capability and risk assessment of US R&D material suppliers including risk mitigation recommendations.
Leads development and execution of a performance driven supplier management process resulting in structured feedback, joint problem solving, simplification, reduced variations and overall quality improvements.
Leads development and execution of a strategic supplier relationship process targeting preferred and alliance relationships with select, top-tier R&D material suppliers that is focused on governance, competitive advantage, cost management, quality business results, and timely delivery of results.
Exceeds cost reduction commitments through execution of strategic sourcing initiatives.
Supports Global procurement management in the joint development of negotiation strategies and tactics with R&D suppliers.
Identifies opportunities for improved process and operational execution and implements improvement programs across site R&D operations.
Communicates issues to senior management related to projects and communicates strategies to the R&D group.
Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring for direct report(s). Identifies and develops potential individual contributors.
Utilizes Maximizing Performance tools for professional growth of the group.
Leads departmental change by being a change advocate. Monitors currents systems and facilitates necessary changes to increase efficiency and accuracy to achieve right the first-time objectives.
Ensures communications regarding issues and timelines with upper management, interdepartmental and intradepartmental project teams in order to facilitate successful project transfers associated with the R&D group’s projects.
Interacts with technical teams at the API supplier sites to ensure method and specification alignment and to ensure share of data and knowledge.
Qualifications
Minimum : B.S. / B.A. degree is required (preferably in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Engineering or Finance) M.S., M.B.A., M.
A., or equivalent master’s degree in science, business administration, operations management, engineering, finance is highly preferred.
Additional : International Certifications, such asCertified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
Minimum 10-15 years of work experience in R&D sourcing for pharmaceutical industry.
- Additional experience in R&D, BD, pharmaceutical Operations or Supply Chain preferred.
- Working knowledge of cGMP regulations and controls.
- An expert in procurement processes and sourcing of goods and services for the pharmaceutical industry.
- Excellent communication, negotiation skills.
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