Associate Director, Global Procurement – Clinical Diagnostics & Laboratories

Role Summary

As an Associate Director, Global Procurement, you will be accountable for defining and supporting the implementation of our Companion Diagnostics and Clinical Lab strategies. Your responsibilities will include commercial supplier relationships, supplier selection and managing performance and service delivery. This position requires on-site presence 4 days/week at Warren, NJ, Armonk, NY or Tarrytown, NY locations.

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’s 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

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

Skills

• Negotiation and contract management
• Supplier relationship management (SRM) and governance
• Data-driven decision making and category management
• Cross-functional collaboration with clinical and regulatory teams
• Knowledge of sourcing tools and ERP/eRFx systems (Icertis, Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, etc.)
• Understanding of GxP and IVD regulatory considerations

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Additional Requirements

• On-site work requirement: 4 days/week at Warren, NJ, Armonk, NY, or Tarrytown, NY locations; remote/hybrid not available.