Director, Supplier Development at AstraZeneca in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Job Description:

Accountabilities

• Plans and reviews the performance of Procurement and other function teams within area of responsibility
  
  


• Plans, leads and controls overall allocation of resources
  
  


• Ensures appropriate supplier management methods are applied
  
  


• Advises new initiatives and improvement programmes aimed at ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, technical excellence and improving cost-effectiveness
  
  


• Recruits, defines goals, sets and leads performance standards for a multi-functional team able to deliver procurement projects to time, cost and quality standards
  
  


• Advises on and drives procurement strategy ensuring procurement processes are in line with organisational objectives
  
  


• Leads a multi-disciplinary team defining and achieving Procurement efficiency and work standards and associated procedures, to ensure the assets meet business needs and satisfy external regulators
  
  


• Leads, defines and gains approval of business needs and the translation of these needs into specific resource requirements
  
  


• Coaches and develops professional aspects of Procurement team members
  
  


• Develops senior level contacts in order to resolve issues, optimise business performance and develop future improvement opportunities
  
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Scientific or technical Degree level qualification
  
  


• Thorough knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and product development
  
  


• Expertise in at least CMC, plus one business area (i.e Procurement, Supply Chain, BD) and knowledge of several others understanding of the product development lifecycle
  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience

• MS or MBA considered an asset
  
  


• Proven leadership experience
  
  


• Communication skills and ability to influence others
  
  


• Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations
  
  

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.


AstraZeneca offers an environment where you can break new ground and leave a collective legacy. With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join Supply Chain and shape our future with a big contribution to life-changing medicines. Our resilience helps us thrive as we innovate and evolve, working together as a team to keep pushing the boundaries of Supply Chain.


The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $138,400.00 to $207,600.00. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.


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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. Apply Now