Procurement Business Partner, R&D Digital Services

1 week ago


Cambridge, United States Moderna, Inc. Full time

The Role:

The Procurement Business Partner for R&D Digital will lead category management, sourcing, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement for Moderna's external spend across R&D Digital. Reporting to our Head of R&D Procurement, this role is part of a global, collaborative Procurement team that is focused on transforming how Moderna strategically assesses and engages in key investments across the organization. This role is based in our Cambridge, Massachusetts office.

Heres What Youll Do:

The Procurement Business Partner for R&D Digital Services will be responsible for managing an annual spend of over $200M including, but not limited to AI, IRT, eCOA, wearables, and other R&D Enablement Technologies and services. The role will be responsible for delivering the optimum balance of value delivery (cost, performance, quality, risk) from Modernas supply base in these categories. This includes leading and implementing the following key activities:

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and cultivate strategic stakeholder relationships to find the optimum balance between meeting company needs and delivering total value, removing viscosity to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

  • Category Strategy: Develop initial category plans and update annually with stakeholders including detailed analysis of past and future spending, existing relationships, and external trends. Develop and manage multi-year category roadmaps and pipelines of sourcing initiative projects, applying a pivot fearlessly mindset to adapt to market changes and technological advancements.

  • Strategic Sourcing: Implement strategic sourcing initiatives utilizing a standard framework and departmental tools. This includes partnering with stakeholders to build sourcing strategies and understand requirements, as well as obsessing over learning to continuously improve sourcing effectiveness. Implement RFx activities utilizing advanced tools and techniques and prepare and implement advanced negotiation strategies. Partner with stakeholders and legal to negotiate and finalize agreements, ensuring a push past possible approach to overcome challenges and secure the best terms.

  • Supplier Management: Leverage a standard framework to classify suppliers and implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs, fostering strong, mutually beneficial relationships and behaving like owners to ensure suppliers meet Moderna's high standards.

  • Risk Management: Evaluate and monitor the risk profile of the supply base, identify mitigation targets and implement risk improvement initiatives, showcasing act with urgency to preemptively address potential disruptions.

  • Savings Delivery: Develop a portfolio of sourcing initiatives and deliver cost reductions against challenging current and multi-year saving targets, demonstrating act with dynamic range to balance strategic foresight with practical financial management.

  • This role aligns with a proactive, strategic, and innovative approach, ideally suited for a procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is eager to drive significant impact within a transformative company.

    Heres What Youll Need:

  • 8+ years of progressive category management experience in the biopharmaceutical industry in an R&D setting.

Bachelors degree required. BA/BS in a technical discipline desired.

Heres What Youll Bring to the Table:

Proficient-level skills in the following key competencies/skills: communications, project management, relationship management, influencing, negotiation, financial acumen, analytical, presentation, aptitude for technology, results-focus, professionalism, and success in a matrixed environment.

Category experience with R&D digital technologies and services strongly preferred.

A proven track record of savings delivery and ability to manage complexity and change.

Ability to work in a highly metric-driven environment and deliver against challenging performance targets.

A deep desire to be a key part of building a world-class Procurement function.

Ability to lead through influence, recommend sourcing strategies, and deliver business results.

Strong collaboration and communications skills required to address and resolve issues in a matrixed environment.

Masters degree (MBA, MS) preferred.

Professional procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS, Etc.) desired.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage optionsFlexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expensesLifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activitiesFamily care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoringFree premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classesExclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipmentAdoption and family-planning benefitsDedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ communityGenerous paid time off, including:
Vacation, sick time and holidays
Volunteer time to participate within your community
Discretionary year-end shutdown
Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafterGenerous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents 401k match and Financial Planning toolsModerna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit optionsComplimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requestsFree parking or subsidized commuter passesLocation-specific perks and extras

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, theinfrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our peopleare the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture.Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. Were focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)

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