Sr. Manager, Global Procurement- Research Contracts

Role Summary

As a Senior Manager, Global Procurement, you will support the contracts with external research facilities (universities, institutions), licensing agreements, and consultant agreements supporting a variety of developmental capabilities. We work closely with Discovery Research through pre-Clinical Development managing discussions related to the research and pre-clinical service contracts and aligning priorities with Procurement management and interested parties.

A typical day may include a) Manages complex contracts/contracting, supplier and partner activities; b) Drives value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings; c) Participates in organizational decisions in the research and pre-clinical service contracts with critical short and long-term impact on success, efficiency, growth, and results; d) Demonstrates knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry; e) Manages contract activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations; f) Negotiates contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with Regeneron’s priorities and business requirements; g) Uses data to drive decision-making for successful contract projects; h) Coaches proficiency on procurement technical skills among global procurement team.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex contracts/contracting, supplier and partner activities.
• Drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings.
• Participate in organizational decisions in the research and pre-clinical service contracts with critical short and long-term impact on success, efficiency, growth, and results.
• Demonstrate knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Manage contract activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with priority and business requirements.
• Use data to drive decision-making for successful contract projects.
• Coach proficiency on procurement technical skills among global procurement team.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; progressive procurement experience in Pharma/BioPharma; experience driving results in research and pre-clinical service contracts or related contracts; advanced negotiation and contracting skills; experience managing contract processes including strategy development and execution; ability to provide insight on rates, costs, cost models, and total cost of ownership for negotiations.
• Preferred: JD degree.
• This role may be a fit for individuals who enjoy complex research contracts, have demonstrated success with academic institutions for pre-clinical and/or early clinical research projects, want to impact patient lives, and operate with integrity and clarity in ambiguity to drive change and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Advanced negotiation and contracting skills
• Data-driven decision making
• Knowledge of GxP regulations and biopharmaceutical procurement processes
• Contract management and strategic planning

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; JD preferred

Additional Requirements

• Background checks may be conducted in accordance with local law and position location requirements