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EMD Serono, Inc. ยท 1 day ago

Director, Strategic Alliance & Sourcing Management (On-site Billerica MA)

EMD Serono, Inc. is seeking a Director, Strategic Alliance & Sourcing Management. In this role, you will lead the relationship management with strategic partners, drive governance, and oversee vendor selection and performance, ensuring effective communication and innovative solutions.

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Responsibilities

Lead the overall relationship management with one or more strategic or preferred partners
Drive partnership governance and support internal stakeholders through effective vendor selection, contracting, and performance oversight
Manage open or escalated issues
Facilitate bi-directional communication
Identify outsourcing needs in collaboration with internal teams
Drive the RFP process for new vendors
Support the development of contract modules
Ensure efficient operations and innovative solutions

Qualification

Alliance managementContract negotiationsVendor managementClinical outsourcingPricing analysisClinical operations knowledgeResilienceFluent in EnglishCross-functional leadershipCommunicationCritical thinkingNegotiation skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Graduate degree in a scientific, medical, or relevant business discipline
At least 10 years of work experience in alliance management, CRO, vendor management, or equivalent experience in clinical outsourcing and pricing analysis
Fluent in spoken and written English
Strong expertise in contract negotiations and issue resolution

Preferred

Knowledge of clinical operations functions and drug development processes
Substantial managerial and cross-functional leadership experience
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix environment
Proven adaptability, critical thinking, and negotiation skills
Demonstrated agility in responding to changing circumstances and priorities
Strategic thinking capabilities to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency
Resilience in overcoming challenges and maintaining focus on objectives

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Retirement contributions
Other perquisites

Company

EMD Serono, Inc.

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We aspire to create, improve and prolong life for people living with difficult-to-treat conditions like infertility, multiple sclerosis and cancer.

H1B Sponsorship

EMD Serono, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (4)
2024 (12)
2023 (7)
2022 (10)
2021 (12)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Miguel Alcalde
President of EMD Serono
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