Director of External Manufacturing Procurement

1 day ago

Durham, North Carolina, United States GSK Full time

This role plays a pivotal part in shaping and executing GSK's procurement strategies for large molecule and vaccine drug substances from external sources. The Director, External Manufacturing Procurement, will be at the forefront of managing partnerships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), ensuring that GSK develops strategies that align with its commitment to patient care, company growth, cost targets, and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for large molecule and vaccine drug substances manufactured externally, ensuring alignment with GSK's overall supply strategy.
  • Lead contract negotiations and manage ongoing contracts with CMOs for both commercial production and late-phase clinical products.
  • Gather and analyze market intelligence to benchmark the CMO landscape, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
  • Cultivate relationships with key internal stakeholders to support GSK's business strategy and communicate supply chain insights.
  • Forge and maintain strong strategic relationships with CMOs to support robust category strategies and network design decisions.
  • Set financial budgets for contract manufacturing, incorporating pricing negotiations and volume forecasting.
  • Establish and monitor CMO performance metrics, promoting continuous improvement.
  • Deliver contracts that emphasize value creation, critical terms, and effective cost control.
  • Optimize the CMO portfolio to maintain a network of providers aligned with GSK's network needs.
  • Manage the commercial risk profile of our CMO network, ensuring alignment with GSK's business continuity plans.
  • Uphold procurement policies and compliance standards, including third-party risk management and ensuring capacity availability.
  • Lead a team of category managers in support of the team's objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, procurement, or a relevant technical field.
  • 8+ years' experience in the procurement and management of large molecule and vaccine CMOs.
  • 5+ years' experience in the sourcing and procurement of CMO services for large molecule bulk drug substance.
  • 5+ years' experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across various geographies and supply chains.
  • 3+ years' experience leading global/regional projects across matrixed teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in business administration, supply chain, procurement, or a relevant technical field.
  • The ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external networks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong project and change management skills.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive.

We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty, and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing.

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