Head of Procurement External Manufacturing Specialty Care and Pasteur

Role Summary

Head of Procurement External Manufacturing Specialty Care and Pasteur. Location: Morristown, NJ or Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Drive global EM&S Growth Strategy implementation for Large Molecules in collaboration with Business and Procurement teams
• Act as strategic partner for R&D centers in developing and executing Clinical CMO strategy worldwide
• Lead Make vs. Buy decisions aligned with EM&S global strategy
• Optimize global CMO/CDMO partnerships to maximize value creation and competitive advantage
• Develop and execute global category strategies based on comprehensive market intelligence
• Lead complex, high-value global sourcing initiatives and negotiations
• Work closely with Business on managing global supplier relationship programs
• Drive procurement excellence across Total Cost of Ownership, Risk Management, Innovation, CSR, and Sustainability
• Establish and manage competitive CMO & CDMO panel aligned with EM&S strategy
• Build and lead a global high-performing team with strong business acumen
• Champion transformation initiatives across the procurement organization
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within EM&S framework
• Deliver world-class savings objectives aligned with EM&S targets
• Partner with Finance to develop robust tracking mechanisms for external spend
• Contribute to global budget planning and long-range strategic initiatives

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field required, Master's degree in Business Administration preferred
• Additional procurement certification preferred
• 15+ years of experience in senior management roles
• Proven track record in global pharmaceutical/biotech procurement
• Demonstrated success in global positions
• Strong background in External Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

Skills

• Global strategic thinking and enterprise-wide business acumen
• Ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders across global matrix organization
• Proven change management capabilities in complex global environments
• Excellence in leading global, diverse teams
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities
• Deep understanding of global pharmaceutical manufacturing and CMO landscape

Education

• Pharmaceutical Engineering, or related field; Master’s in Business Administration preferred
• Procurement certification preferred

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of global GMP and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in digital tools and analytics