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Manager, R&D Strategic Sourcing

My company shares my
passion for helping to improve
human health around the world.”

“This is My MedImmune.”
Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc.
Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities…that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world.

Title: Manager, R&D Strategic Sourcing
Location: MD, Gaithersburg - Corporate Headquarters
Req: 01993

Major Duties and Responsibilities (including supervising others):
• Collaborate with business partners to create and execute category plans utilizing “best in class” strategic sourcing strategies and methodologies
• Lead cross functional teams sourcing projects through all key phases such as data collection & analysis, strategy development, RFx, award recommendation, contract negotiation & execution and implementation
• Drive continuous improvement in process, price, service, etc. through effective category management
• Develop category specific goals and objectives
• Study and track market dynamics to determine impact on cost, quality and risk
• Manage “key” supplier relationships and optimize supply base
• Negotiate contracts and collaborate with legal to establish optimal terms and conditions, pricing and key performance indicators
• Monitor and report category-specific savings and performance metrics
• Facilitate annual supplier reviews

Special Skills/Abilities:
• Exceptional track record of building relationships with stakeholders
• Demonstrated proficiency influencing people, problem solving and decision making
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Superior project management skills
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• SAP a plus

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Job Complexity: This is a highly complex position. The candidate will be required to “win” the trust of stakeholders, establish strong relationships and drive stakeholder value all while impacting the “bottom line”.
Supervision: The candidate will be a highly experienced individual contributor. He/she will be
empowered to independently drive results. Strategy will be determined through collaboration of Sourcing management and stakeholder input.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field such as Supply Chain, Business,
Economics, Finance, or other. MBA or JD a plus.
Experience:
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years strategic sourcing for Pharmaceutical, Consumer Package Goods, Heath and Beauty Aides or other like industries
• Demonstrated success sourcing a broad range of goods and services such as but not limited to the following:
o MRO / Industrial & Safety Supplies
o Professional Services
IT and/or♣ Business Consulting
Financial Consulting / Audit♣
o Clinical Research
o Direct Materials
o Advertising & Promotion
o Small and/or Large Capital Expenditures

If you are interested in this position please click the Apply Now button below and search for Req #. 01603.

MedImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.