Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 2 months ago
Director, Procurement Business Partner Oncology Business Unit
Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$141K/yr - $212K/yrAlexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director, Procurement Business Partner for their Oncology Business Unit. The role involves planning and managing procurement performance, leading a multi-disciplinary team, and driving procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics
Responsibilities
Plans and reviews the performance of Procurement and other function teams within area of responsibility
Plans, manages and controls overall allocation of resources
Ensures appropriate supplier management methods are applied
Directs new initiatives and improvement programmes aimed at ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, technical excellence and improving cost-effectiveness
Recruits, defines goals, sets and manages performance standards for a multi-functional team able to deliver procurement projects to time, cost and quality standards
Advises on and drives procurement strategy ensuring procurement processes are in line with organisational objectives
Leads a multi-disciplinary team defining and achieving Procurement efficiency and work standards and associated procedures, to ensure the assets meet business needs and satisfy external regulators
Leads, defines and gains approval of business needs and the translation of these needs into specific resource requirements
Coaches and develops professional aspects of Procurement team members
Develops senior level contacts in order to resolve issues, optimise business performance and develop future improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
Degree level qualification
Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry
Expertise in at least one area of Procurement and knowledge of several others
Proven leadership experience
Communication skills and ability to influence others
Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations
Benefits
Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
Equity-based long-term incentive program
Retirement contribution (hourly roles)
Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)
Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid leaves
Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Company
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on pioneering new possibilities for the rare disease community.
Founded in 1992
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.8M2020-12-12Acquired
1999-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $5.8M
1996-02-29IPO
Leadership Team
Frederic Chereau
SVP, Strategy and Business Development
Imran Shakur
Director, IRT and Technology Lead
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