Associate Director, Global Procurement – Clinical Diagnostics & Laboratories

Role Summary

Associate Director, Global Procurement – Clinical Diagnostics & Laboratories. You will be accountable for defining and supporting the implementation of Companion Diagnostics and Clinical Lab strategies, including commercial supplier relationships, supplier selection, and managing performance and service delivery. On-site requirement exists in Warren, NJ; Armonk, NY; or Tarrytown, NY (4 days/week). Relocation benefits may be offered.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with team members across Precision Medicine and align category priorities with Procurement management and other G&A functions.
• Manages negotiations and complex contracts/contracting, supplier management activities, and engagement activities across Companion diagnostic partners.
• Drives value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities.
• Represents Global Procurement by participating in scientific forums with critical short and long-term impact on the success, efficiency, growth, and results.
• Manages category activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations, as applicable.
• Negotiates contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with Regeneron‚Äôs priorities and business requirements.
• Uses data to drive decision-making for successful category projects.
• Leading and working with others to solve issues of diverse scope and providing analysis considering current business trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study plus relevant, progressive experience in procurement or a related field, including experience in Clinical Labs within Pharma/BioPharma.
• Experience successfully managing category processes, including strategy development and execution.
• Experience successfully establishing and driving Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs and governance models.
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional teams in clinical diagnostics and clinical labs sourcing, negotiations and contracting.
• Experience with IVD regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge regarding rates, unit costs, costing structures, cost models, and TCO.

Skills

• Relationship building with collaborators and suppliers to drive results.
• Knowledge of sourcing contracting tools, ERPs, and eRFx systems (e.g., Icertis, Oracle, Zycus, Ariba).
• Ability to demonstrate success supporting global supply market evaluation processes using market intelligence, risk, compliance, and financial assessment tools.
• Integrity, focus, and clarity in an environment of ambiguity to inspire change and continuous improvement.