Global Strategic Sourcing (Ops) Senior Manager Clinical External Manufacturing and Supply Category - Cork or Dublin

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of clinical external manufacturing and supply? As a Global Strategic Sourcing (Ops) Senior Manager, you will partner with business owners to implement global sourcing and category strategies. Your role will involve managing sourcing, contracts, and business relationships, conducting spend analysis, and supporting business case development. You will work closely with various teams to gather and assess budget and spend forecasts, ensuring the timely supply of business processes and services.

Accountabilities

- Business Partnership: Manage assigned sourcing, contract, and business relationships, gaining a comprehensive understanding of business owner requirements.
- Leadership/Business Function Support: Promote and support Product Development and Clinical Supply (PDCS) business partners on sourcing and procurement policies, procedures, and business processes.
- Sourcing, Negotiation, and Business Performance Management: Lead implementation of sourcing initiatives, review internal business partner requests, solicit and evaluate proposals, and support contract negotiations.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Demonstrated sourcing, procurement, negotiation, and contracting leadership in External Contract Manufacturing GMP Pharma environment.
- Demonstrated category management experience within CDMO, CMO, and CLO areas with direct experience in contract negotiations, business issue resolution, and supplier relationship management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional global teams.
- Demonstrated project management skills to oversee a multiplicity of tasks.
- Excellent understanding of commercial business processes, innovation, and continuous improvements.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory requirements as they relate to the Biotech/Pharma manufacturing industry.
- Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills with proven ability to influence at executive level.
- Ability to travel 10%.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Procurement or equivalent with relevant external contract manufacturing experience.
- Ideally 5 - 8 years’ experience in a Multi-National GMP sourcing & external manufacturing environment.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Joining Alexion means embracing an opportunity where work isn’t ordinary. We are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and each other. Combined with our brave, pioneering spirit – we are truly unique in R&D and healthcare. At Alexion, grow and innovate in a business with a rapidly expanding portfolio. Enjoy the entrepreneurial spirit and autonomy of a leading biotech. You’ll join an energizing culture where people build connections to explore new ideas and learn. As an important member of our commercial team, you'll be meeting the needs of some of the most under-served patients in the world. You will be empowered with tailored development programs designed not just for skill enhancement but for fostering a deep understanding of our patient's journeys. You’re supported by exceptional leaders and peers ready to lift you in marketing, compliance, and beyond.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.