RegeneronAssociate Director Global Procurement- CRO
We are currently looking to fill an Associate Director Global Procurement, R&D position within our team. In this role you will be responsible for all Procurement activities in support of the global clinical CRO category. As an Associate Director will manage categories with high degree of complexity, as well as executing challenging supplier negotiations and delivering high service level to the business. In this role, you must demonstrate the capability to proactively manage a supply base and maximize value, minimize risk, and ensure quality & cost effectiveness by working collaboratively with business unit.
In this role, a typical day may include the following:
Help define and implement the global CRO Category strategy to serve global and regional business needs.
Work closely with stakeholders to lead discussions related to the CRO Category and aligns category priorities with Procurement management and stakeholders.
Manage negotiations, supplier management activities, and stakeholder engagement activities for the CRO Category as assigned.
Work with leadership to drive value in terms of cost savings, cash flow improvement, and other efficiency savings from category management activities.
Manage category activities to ensure compliance with appropriate GxPs and other applicable regulations, as applicable.
Demonstrate knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of the Global Procurement organization and leverages this knowledge to drive improvements within Regeneron, aligned with corporate priorities.
Negotiates contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with Regeneron’s priorities and business requirements.
Can directly or through a matrix structure, manage team of professional level employees responsible for performing category management tasks (if applicable.)
Can provide coaching and guidance on job performance and career development to direct reports (if applicable) and provides leadership examples for the organization.
Uses data to drive decision-making for successful category projects.
This role may be for you if you:
Can negotiate contract terms and conditions in consultation with Law department aligned with Regeneron’s priorities and business requirements.
Have working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP’s, and eRFx systems preferred. (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, Other)
Have the ability to leverage standard business applications for communicating, presenting and analyzing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Have used external data sources, market information, and supplier engagement to constantly improve Regeneron’s knowledge of supply market dynamics.
Are able to demonstrate success managing cross-functional teams to drive results in Clinical Trial categories or related categories through effective sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship management.
Can demonstrates knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of the Global Procurement organization and leverages this knowledge to drive improvements within Regeneron, aligned with corporate priorities.
To be considered for this role you must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study plus progressive experience in procurement, preferably including experience in Pharma/BioPharma.
- Associate Director level: 10+ years of experience in relevant experience, functions or industries. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of managing global category processes, and suppliers across a breadth of categories
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
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For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
Salary Range (annually)
$157,200.00 - $256,600.00