Executive Director, Product Development, Analytical Services & Direct Material
Core
Lead the integration of Direct Materials Procurement into the existing Product Development & Analytical Services organization, harmonizing category strategies and governance for a $1B spend portfolio across the end-to-end product lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC strategic sourcing leader (procurement)
Builds
Category management structures, supplier partnerships, and cohesive procurement functions for biopharmaceutical product development and manufacturing.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Pharmaceutical / Medical Device
Required skills
Global procurement leadership, Organizational design & change leadership, Strategic sourcing, Category management, Supplier relationship management, Business partnering, Risk management, Sustainability focus, Innovation mindset, Project management
Preferred skills
Ariba proficiency, Industry certifications (CPM, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM), Change management expertise, Global market insight
Technologies
Ariba
Responsibilities
Lead integration of Direct Materials Procurement into the combined organization, Establish common governance and reporting standards across sub-functions, Develop and implement long-term category strategies, Lead aggregation of category data for target setting and savings, Create and oversee the Annual Category Plan, Lead cross-functional global teams through category management stages
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC