TRD RLT Senior Expert EPM

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, acting as the main point of contact for all supplier-related matters on portfolio level.
• Foster a collaborative and productive working environment with suppliers, promoting open communication and proactive problem-solving to resolve any issues that may arise; serve as primary point of escalation.
• Maintain overview on projects ongoing at assigned CDMOs. 
• May participate in cS&OP for EPM for demand / forecast consolidation 
• May be responsible to prepare and lead Governance meetings, ensuring cross-functional audience and contribution (Procurement, QA etc.).
• May be responsible to represent TRD RLT in contract discussions for effective collaboration with procurement, QA and other internal stakeholders.
• Accountable for monitoring and control of assigned CDMO performance to identify any gaps or risks, and take appropriate action to address them. 
• Accountable to lead issue resolution and prevention initiatives in line with internal processes, Master Service Agreements and Quality Agreements. 
• Onboard and maintain all assigned companies in a GMP approved status (tracking Third Party Assessment due date and address any need of the prerequisites, audit preparation, Quality Frame Agreement update, QRA assessment, etc.).
• Ensure awareness of any change at assigned CMOs (equipment, capabilities, investment, organizational changes etc.).
• Supports technical outsourcing requests with recommendations on preferred suppliers, RFP creations and discussions with CDMOs; ensures outsourcing activities and decisions are aligned with RLT strategy.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and effectiveness in the supplier management function, including the use of technology and automation where applicable.
• Ensure third parties are set up correctly into the ERP system to enable payments, audit planning and material shipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master of science with 4-6 year of proven experience
• Proven experience in supplier management, procurement, or a related role. Candidates with experience in supplier relationship management will be given preference.
• Broad knowledge in pharmaceutical development processes, GMP and regulatory requirements.
• A proven track record in leading multidisciplinary, multicultural groups with people having widely varying backgrounds.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain and vendor management principles.

Languages :

• English.
• Italian.
• German.

Skills Desired