Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Commercial Packagi
Scorpion Therapeutics, Parsippany, New Jersey, United States
Role Summary
The Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Commercial Packaging owns the business relationship with one or more contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and/or direct material suppliers. This includes ownership of the strategy, selection, risk, and performance management of CDMOs providing primary and/or secondary packaging services for commercial products. This role is responsible for the strategic management of these CDMO packaging relationships, requiring a high-energy, results-driven approach to drive performance from partners. Based at the Gilead site in Foster City, CA, with eligibility for remote work up to 2 days per week through the GFlex program. Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for business discussions, long range supply and capacity planning, and business development Management of supplier performance (monthly/annually) Serve as an escalation point for manufacturing operations team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues with suppliers Lead annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned CDMOs as needed Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes Responsible for preparation, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders Identify and manage strategic suppliers of Commercial Packaging in alignment with network supply chain strategies Support make vs. buy analysis Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with CMO’s, publish meeting minutes Provide leadership and training to other department personnel Develop budgets and accurately report accruals to Finance if/as needed Participates in solving issues of high complexity Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner Support product team needs for the selection of external service and/or material suppliers to provide required services and/or supplies from development through commercialization Lead and/or support site assessment teams (SATs) in the assessment and selection of suppliers Stay informed of relevant development and commercial material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs Establish quality and technical execution expectations with suppliers Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global suppliers; work closely with Gilead teams to establish agenda and track key decisions Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR Masters' Degree And Eight Years’ Experience OR PhD And Two Years’ Experience Preferred: 10+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment; leadership of outsourced development and manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers Preferred: Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system and project management software Preferred: Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals Preferred: Advanced knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820) Preferred: Ability to lead cross functional teams Preferred: Strong people management skills Preferred: Experience negotiating complex agreements Preferred: Strong verbal and written communication skills Preferred: Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills Preferred: Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management Preferred: Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner Preferred: Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders Preferred: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Preferred: Project management experience and/or certification is a plus Preferred: Up to 20% domestic and/or international travel Skills
Strategic relationship management with CDMOs and direct material suppliers Vendor risk assessment and mitigation RFP/RFQ/RFI process management and negotiations Budget development and accrual reporting Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management ERP and project management software proficiency Strong written and verbal communication Education
Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degrees preferred (Masters or PhD) Additional Requirements
Up to 20% travel (domestic and/or international)
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The Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management, Commercial Packaging owns the business relationship with one or more contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) and/or direct material suppliers. This includes ownership of the strategy, selection, risk, and performance management of CDMOs providing primary and/or secondary packaging services for commercial products. This role is responsible for the strategic management of these CDMO packaging relationships, requiring a high-energy, results-driven approach to drive performance from partners. Based at the Gilead site in Foster City, CA, with eligibility for remote work up to 2 days per week through the GFlex program. Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for business discussions, long range supply and capacity planning, and business development Management of supplier performance (monthly/annually) Serve as an escalation point for manufacturing operations team members for recurrent or chronic performance issues with suppliers Lead annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned CDMOs as needed Lead the assessment and mitigation of supplier risks through regular supplier risk management processes Responsible for preparation, reviewing, challenging, and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements, Master Services Agreements and Work Orders Identify and manage strategic suppliers of Commercial Packaging in alignment with network supply chain strategies Support make vs. buy analysis Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with CMO’s, publish meeting minutes Provide leadership and training to other department personnel Develop budgets and accurately report accruals to Finance if/as needed Participates in solving issues of high complexity Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner Support product team needs for the selection of external service and/or material suppliers to provide required services and/or supplies from development through commercialization Lead and/or support site assessment teams (SATs) in the assessment and selection of suppliers Stay informed of relevant development and commercial material supplier capabilities, offerings, capacities, etc. as they relate to potential or known Gilead pipeline needs Establish quality and technical execution expectations with suppliers Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global suppliers; work closely with Gilead teams to establish agenda and track key decisions Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s Degree and Ten Years’ Experience OR Masters' Degree And Eight Years’ Experience OR PhD And Two Years’ Experience Preferred: 10+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment; leadership of outsourced development and manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers Preferred: Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system and project management software Preferred: Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals Preferred: Advanced knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820) Preferred: Ability to lead cross functional teams Preferred: Strong people management skills Preferred: Experience negotiating complex agreements Preferred: Strong verbal and written communication skills Preferred: Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills Preferred: Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management Preferred: Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner Preferred: Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders Preferred: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Preferred: Project management experience and/or certification is a plus Preferred: Up to 20% domestic and/or international travel Skills
Strategic relationship management with CDMOs and direct material suppliers Vendor risk assessment and mitigation RFP/RFQ/RFI process management and negotiations Budget development and accrual reporting Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management ERP and project management software proficiency Strong written and verbal communication Education
Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degrees preferred (Masters or PhD) Additional Requirements
Up to 20% travel (domestic and/or international)
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