This is what you will do:Act as Sourcing Lead for External Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMO) for Sourcing Processes (MvB/RFI/RPF/EoI), Contracting and Negotiation and Business Support within Alexion Global Operations.Develop and manage the business performance, financial and commercial relationship with contract manufactures (CMOs).
Build and maintain relationships with senior business and executive leadership at CMOsAct as business escalation for EM&O and the external supply network to resolve issues and mitigate business riskLead Contract Negotiations and execution of commercial service/supply agreements and related child agreements, ensuring alignment with internal business stakeholders to optimize CMO delivery, while securing the lowest TCO and access to the highest levels of service and qualityLead sourcing process and support stakeholder requirements to deliver Early-Stage Network Strategy Team business requests, including risk management and dual sourcing initiatives.Follow market trends for applicable category of spend.
Use this knowledge to support internal customers.
Evaluate financial aspects of key cost drivers of global markets using published industry data, and benchmarked dataInfluence supply decision making for commercial, clinical and business development assets including project support and participating in assigned meetings (Program / CMC / ESNS)Be committed to manage cost control and reductions for assigned category while maintainingYou will be responsible for:Direct and influence Alexion's contract supply network to identify and implement cost savings and process improvements based on inputs from internal partnersLead and Support business partners to develop and enforce contract compliance to manage and measure supplier performance and develop relationships with suppliersYou will need to have:Demonstrated sourcing, procurement, negotiation and contracting leadership in External Contract Manufacturing GMP Pharma environmentDemonstrated category management experience within CDMO, CMO and CLO areas with direct experience in contract negotiations, business issue resolution and supplier relationship managementDemonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated experience working with cross functional global teamsExcellent understanding of commercial business processes, innovation and continuous improvementsDetail-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple competing prioritiesKnowledge of Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory requirements as they relate to the Biotech / Pharma manufacturing industryStrong leadership, presentation, and communication skills with proven ability to influence at executive levelWe would prefer for you to have:Bachelor's Degree in Science, Business, Procurement or equivalent with relevant external contract manufacturing experienceIdeally 8 – 12 years' experience in a US Multi-National GMP sourcing & external manufacturing environmentDate Posted19-Sep-2024Closing Date30-Oct-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment.
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