Manager, Global Procurement-Research Services

Role Summary

As a Manager, Global Procurement Research Services/CDMO, you will be accountable for supporting the definition and implementation of our global research and pre-clinical service category strategy. This role specifically targets Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) supporting developmental, small batch non-GMP manufacturing services, purification services, chemistry services & viral clearance. Additional you may support pre-clinical services related to PK/PD and toxicology, bioanalytical services, and research model services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners in Discovery Research through pre-Clinical Development
• Leads negotiations and complex contracts/contracting, supplier management activities.
• Takes direction to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities.
• Participating in organizational decisions with critical short and long-term impact on the success, efficiency, growth, and results.
• Demonstrates knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution while driving improvements.
• 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.
• Coaches proficiency on procurement technical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study plus relevant, progressive experience in procurement, including experience in 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.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to drive results in research and pre-clinical service categories or related categories through effective sourcing, negotiations and contracting.

Additional Requirements

• Provide insight and knowledge regarding rates, unit costs, costing structures, cost models, and TCO to enable optimal negotiations.
• Uses external data sources, market information, and supplier engagement.
• Demonstrated success supporting global supply market evaluation processes using all available market intelligence, risk, compliance, and financial assessment tools.
• Working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP‚Äôs, and eRFx systems preferred. (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, Other)