AstraZeneca · 17 hours ago
Director, Global Strategic Sourcing
US - New Haven - CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expAstraZeneca is expanding its Global Strategic Sourcing team within the Rare Disease Unit. The Director of Early Discovery and Research GSS will drive the success of the R&D organization by developing category strategies and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Developing and leading category strategies to support the procurement of scientific services for Early Discovery Research projects, including Translational Science, Genomic Medicine, Cell/Gene Therapy, Non-Toxicology, and other assigned category areas
Partnering with and advising key stakeholders on supply market dynamics and leading practices to enhance value, minimize risk, and ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
Establishing a best practices Category Management and Strategic Sourcing program for categories as assigned, actively supporting the development of a global network of preferred and frequently used suppliers
Managing interaction with key stakeholders to establish best-in-class Sourcing Category Strategies, balancing short and long-term goals and objectives
Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure effective alignment that supports business requirements while managing quality, speed, cost, risk, sustainability, and ease-of-use
Staying abreast of market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across managed categories, leveraging this knowledge to optimize results and maintain a high standard of excellence
Developing and nurturing a supplier experience that positions Alexion, AstraZeneca RDU as a "customer of choice."
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
8+ years of Bio-Pharma industry experience with extensive knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management
Experience in working in a highly ambitious, fast-paced environment
Strong financial skills for budget management, cost analysis, and strategic decision-making in procurement
Exceptional negotiation skills; tenacious problem-solving focus with a propensity for building mutually beneficial relationships
Excellent communication and ability to influence others
Subject expertise with Early Discovery and Research
Preferred
10+ years of Bio-Pharma industry experience
Advanced degree in a relevant field preferred
Subject expertise specifically with Cell and Gene Therapy is preferred
Certification such as CPSM or equivalent is preferred
Company
AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.26B2024-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.51B
2023-02-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
2023-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Pascal Soriot
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Aradhana Sarin
Group CFO and Executive Director
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