Director Global Procurement-Direct

About the role

The position focuses on a very exciting part of Regeneron’s molecule portfolio which includes Drug Product & Drug Substance for Mab’s, Advanced Therapies and other therapeutic areas. This role will be critical to driving performance across the IOPS External Manufacturing categories including alignment with stakeholder goals, driving towards competitive advantages (strategic and financial) and optimizing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the composition, development and execution of category strategies in CMO External Manufacturing, Drug Substance & Drug Product.
• Translate category strategies into achievable and meaningful sourcing projects that deliver value to Regeneron and its patients.
• Partner with Direct Procurement Leadership colleagues to ensure strategies evolve as Regeneron and its pipeline evolves.
• Implement category strategies to meet objectives.
• Collaborate with other parts of Global Procurement to best manage cross-category suppliers.
• Anticipate needs and plan strategies to optimize achievement of corporate goals.
• Collaborate and execute a best-in-class partner management program.
• Implement and manage technology solutions to drive value via efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and manage a team that provides all CMO Procurement support globally.
• Continually enhance capability and capacity through ongoing talent development establishing/communicating criteria for evaluating staff performance; managing direct reports, implementation of consistent work processes; and drive process excellence with a focus on stakeholder experience.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study plus progressive experience in procurement, preferably including substantial experience in Pharma/BioPharma.
• Director: 12+ years of experience in relevant functions or industries.
• In-depth knowledge of CMO’s & External Manufacturing, Raw Materials or Packaging Technologies in the Pharmaceutical field procurement categories.
• Working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP’s, and eRFx systems preferred (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, Other).
• Experience successfully leading global categories teams, processes, and suppliers across a breadth of categories.

Qualifications

• Can tap into strong in-depth knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of a Global Procurement organization.
• Enjoy successfully leading global categories or global teams, processes, and suppliers within a multi-national organization.
• Serve as role-model leader consistently exhibiting behaviors across an organization of direct reports to create clarity, provide a clear and understandable vision with transparency and trust both within and outside of the organization.
• Influence and partner with senior executives and peer functions to drive strategic change and efficiency.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and ability to translate strategy into actionable plans.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.

Benefits

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits.

Pay

$172,200.00 - $286,900.00 annually

Schedule

This role requires working onsite 5 days per week.