Summary
About the Role
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, acting as the main point of contact for all supplier-related matters on portfolio level.
- Foster a collaborative and productive working environment with suppliers, promoting open communication and proactive problem-solving to resolve any issues that may arise; serve as primary point of escalation.
- Responsible to represent TRD RLT in contract discussions for effective collaboration with procurement, QA and other internal stakeholders.
- Accountable for monitoring and control of CDMO performance to identify any gaps or risks, and take appropriate action to address them.
- Accountable to lead issue resolution and prevention initiatives in line with internal processes, Master Service Agreements and Quality Agreements.
- Maintain all assigned companies in a GMP approved status (tracking Third Party Assessment due date and address any need of the prerequisites, audit preparation, Quality Frame Agreement update, CET assessment, etc.).
- Ensure awareness of any change at assigned CMOs (equipment, capabilities, investment, organizational changes etc.).
- Supports technical outsourcing requests with recommendations on preferred suppliers, RFP creations and discussions with CDMOs; ensures outsourcing activities and decisions are aligned with RLT strategy.
- Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness in the supplier management function, including the use of technology and automation where applicable.
Education Background / Professional Experience:
- Master of science with 4-6 year of proven experience
- Proven experience in supplier management, procurement, or a related role. Candidates with experience in supplier relationship management will be given preference.
- Broad knowledge in pharmaceutical development processes, GMP and regulatory requirements.
- A proven track record in leading multidisciplinary, multicultural groups with people having widely varying backgrounds.
- The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain and vendor management principles.
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