Director of External Manufacturing Procurement

4 days ago


King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States GlaxoSmithKline Full time
Job Description

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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


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