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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, R&D Strategic Sourcing, Clinical Execution

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$131K/yr - $196K/yr

7+ years exp

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is a global leader in pharmaceuticals, and they are seeking a Senior Manager for R&D Strategic Sourcing in Clinical Execution. The role involves leading complex sourcing projects, driving procurement strategy, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize supply chain processes.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee & lead end-to-end development and implementation of Sourcing and Contracting for R&D Services

Oversee and/or lead project management for complex sourcing events from end-to-end (RFx)

Be involved in identification, screening and selection of potential sources and determination of appropriate methods of procurement, utilizing extensive and deep contracting or technical expertise (e.g. clinical development operations)

Lead the preparation and solicitation of competitive bids, quotations and proposals; evaluate competitive offerings; assess supplier product and pricing information; support negotiations and communicate decisions externally

Prepare, issue and support contract negotiations for review and approval. This role requires complex contracting globally in a highly regulated area. Contracts include Master Services Agreements, Stand-alone Agreements, Statement of Works, etc

Understand the contractual terms and be able to explain their risks and implications to the internal business stakeholders to help drive appropriate decision-making

Partner closely with supporting functions such as legal and others for contract negotiations

Provide insights from internal and market-based analytics to influence the development of strategic category plans; partner with category leaders and business partners on plan development, including building plans for smaller categories. Builds understanding of Otsuka’s global, end-to-end value chain as it relates to the categories in focus

Drive/support both procurement-wide and category specific continuous improvement initiatives

Champion process improvements, recommending new ways of working to improve processes and embed new systems in the function and across R&D Sourcing

Lead or participate in organizational cross-functional development such as process improvement, capabilities development efforts, continuous innovation programs

Provide Otsuka support/oversight to suppliers of procurement and contracting-related services

Other activities or projects as assigned

Qualification

R&D procurement experienceContract negotiationData analyticsProcurement processesMS Excel proficiencyMS PowerPoint proficiencyStrategic planningStakeholder managementContinuous improvementClinical development operationsFinancial analysisMarket analysisSupplier diversityProcess redesignMaster Services AgreementsICH E6 guidelinesProfessional certificationsProject management

Required

Minimum of 7 years work experience with at least 5 years R&D procurement or relevant experience in pharmaceutical research & development

Clear and demonstrated understanding of drug development and life cycle management process

Expertise in procurement processes, technology and systems (i.e. Ariba), contract and supplier analysis and management, financial analysis, market analysis, supplier diversity, strategic planning and integrated supply chain

Demonstrated ability to partner with and manage internal stakeholders up to some senior leaders within a highly matrixed organization, working across cross-functional, cross-organizational teams

Strong contracting acumen with experience in negotiating complex contracts such as global Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work

Demonstrated proficiency in building successful stakeholder relationships

Strong understanding of data analytics, category management; expertise in process redesign and continuous improvement, project and performance management

Strong MS Excel proficiency

Strong MS PowerPoint proficiency

Basic understanding of ICH E6 guidelines

BS or BA degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sciences or relevant technical expertise

Preferred

Advanced degree (MBA/MS)

Professional Certifications (e.g. CPM, CPIM)

Membership in Professional Associations (e.g. ISM)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage

Company provided basic life

Accidental death & dismemberment

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

A generous 401(k) match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid leave programs

Other company provided benefits

Company

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

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There are two Otsuka pharmaceutical industry companies in the U.S.: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Founded in 1989

Rockville, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.otsuka-us.com

H1B Sponsorship

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