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In this vital role you will serve as the Business Partner Lead for Global Development, reporting directly to the Executive Director for R&D and ATMOS Sourcing. You will spearhead initiatives to define partnership strategies, oversee business planning and governance, and unlock innovation and value realization across Global Development. Your mission will extend to fostering collaboration, enabling enterprise-wide initiatives, and championing change to position Global Procurement as a strategic value driver within the organization.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought leader within the Global Development organization, offering expert insights into market trends, supplier capabilities, and best practices for R&D strategies
Forge strategic, high-impact partnerships with key partners across Global Development, ensuring alignment between business priorities and Category strategies
Leverage market intelligence to craft business strategies that seamlessly connect with Development category objectives
Work strategically with the supply base to drive supplier-enabled innovation that supports and enhances business partner objectives
Provide R&D Procurement expertise to catalyze business development, operational innovation, and other high-value initiatives
Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional teams to generate, capture, and recognize value across the Clinical Trial pipeline. Influence budgetary decisions and profit-and-loss outcomes to increase impact
Promote the adoption of Procurement-led and business-aligned critical initiatives, ensuring integration across stakeholders, end users, suppliers, and strategic partners
Bridge the gap between procurement performance and business objectives by driving the implementation of relevant initiatives developed by Category Leads
Requirements:
Doctorate degree and 5 years of procurement, category management, research and development, or related experience
Master’s degree and 9 years of procurement, category management, research and development, or related experience
Bachelor’s degree and 11 years of procurement, category management, research and development, or related experience
At least 5 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation or resources
Nice to have:
10-15 years of experience in procurement, category management, research and development, or related fields, with a strong focus on developing and implementing Procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
Experience leading Development Procurement categories & teams, from shaping strategies to successful execution
Development Procurement Category experience in Biotech or Pharma
Track record of collaborating with senior-level stakeholders as a trusted business partner
Dynamic Leader with a track record of growing and developing strong teams
Strong leadership and influence within matrixed teams, with the ability to unify and guide cross-functional efforts
Demonstrated expertise in spearheading cross-functional initiatives, making strategic category trade-offs, and representing major vertical categories at top-level decision-making forums
Exceptional change management skills, enabling the adoption of complex Procurement and business strategies across ecosystems
Competence in translating business priorities into actionable category strategies
Deep understanding of driving supplier-enabled innovation into R&D ecosystems
Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
Advanced degree or significant professional experience in Research and Development
An analytical approach focused on performance metrics and value management, encompassing the generation, realization, and recognition of pipeline value
Experience in R&D Category Management, including Functional Service Providers, Clinical Diagnostics, Clinical Technology and Contract Research Organizations, Patient Recruitment, Regulatory and Drug Safety
Expertise in Research and Development Contracting and/or Sourcing Excellence
What we offer:
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
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