Strategic Procurement Director

3 weeks ago


King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States GlaxoSmithKline Full time

Job Summary

The Director, External Manufacturing Procurement plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing GSK's procurement strategies for large molecule and vaccine drug substances from our external network.

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

  • Engage with senior internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements, use market intelligence to develop strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and deliver solutions to support GSK's supply chains.
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for large molecule and vaccines drug substance 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.
  • Forge and maintain strong strategic relationships with CMO's 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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 CMO's.
  • ~5+ years' experience in the sourcing and procurement of CMO services for large molecule bulk drug substance.
  • ~3+years' experience leading global/regional projects across matrixed teams.
  • Masters degree in business administration, supply chain, procurement or a relevant technical field.
  • The ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external networks.
  • Strong project and change management skills.

About GSK

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).

GSK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.

All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK.



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