Sr. Category Manager, Commercial & Marketing (in Biotech / Pharma)

Senior Category Manager, Commercial for Biotech / Pharmaceuticals Specializing in Agency Partnerships, Media Strategy & Marketing Investment Optimization

Who We Areu00A0
BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.
Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.
Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best u2013 people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems u2013 and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, weu2019ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.
About Corporate Groups
It takes a village, and at BioMarin our corporate groups are the people behind our success. Groups such as IT, Finance, Legal, Global Compliance & Ethics, and our People Team provide foundational support of all areas of operation at BioMarin.

Global Sourcing and Procurement u00A0 The Global Sourcing and Procurement (GSP) organization is accountable for driving and delivering Procurement value to support stakeholdersu2019 and organizational strategic objectives.u00A0u00A0 The GSP function delivers value to BioMarin by leading transformation change and implementing industry leading category strategies that directly support the corporate strategy.u00A0 The GSP organization leverages market intelligence, subject matter expertise and business insights in the procurement of goods and services and management of BioMarinu2019s growing third party spend of $1B+. Through collaboration with our external suppliers and internal business partners, GSP helps bring innovative new medicines to patients.u00A0 u00A0 The Professional Services / Consulting Senior Category Manager is an individual contributor role supporting the organization enterprise-wide across all functions.u00A0 This role reports to the Global Enterprise Services Sourcing Leader, who is part the GSP Leadership Team and reports to the Vice President of Global Sourcing and Procurement.u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0 Role Scope: u00A0 u00A0 The Commercial Senior Category Manager must implement industry leading procurement practices, develop deep and wide relationships with stakeholders, establish transparent, competitive, and efficient service buying channels, and drive innovation and continuous improvement in the ways of working.u00A0u00A0u00A0 u00A0 The role is primarily focused on developing and executing category strategies in Marketingu00A0including but not limited to the following:u00A0u00A0

• Creative Agencies for Branded and Unbranded campaignsu00A0

• Digital Advertising including Omnichannel Marketingu00A0u00A0

• Market Research and Data Insightsu00A0

• Market Accessu00A0

• Patient Support Servicesu00A0

u00A0 u00A0 The role will work with other category managers to ensure alignment on related services or overlapping suppliers supporting other categories. This position supports BioMarinu2019s Commercial Organization globally and requires close collaboration with the Commercial Business Unit leaders to ensure alignment and support of long-range plans, annual strategic imperatives, experience an optimized engagement, and receive a high-quality product.u00A0 u00A0 Strategy & Leadership u00A0 u00A0

• Business Strategies: ability to plan strategically and align projects with BioMarin goals; design, develop and shepherd sourcing and category strategies that support business strategy and enable world class procurement execution.u00A0 See ambiguity as an opportunity to drive change, establish new ways of working and create clarity.u00A0

• Stakeholder Management: build credibility through strong relationships and solid track record of results, via a collaborative approach ability to manage senior stakeholders across various functions and foster cross-functional alignment; become the point of procurement accountability for the company; develop productive relationships with key suppliers.u00A0u00A0u00A0

• Leadership: leading through influence and provide excellent procurement thought leadership, a have a strong understanding of all GSP capabilities and strategies, be a strong advocate for the GSP organization across the company.u00A0

• Finance Collaboration: close partnership with Finance organization in support of the functional stakeholders.u00A0u00A0

• External perspective: maintain an active understanding of industry trends and functional practices through participation in industry organizations, bringing knowledge to the team and stakeholders.u00A0

• Ways of working: Be the subject matter expect on evolving procurement practices and standards that may be rapidly changing internally and externally.u00A0

• Communication: skilled in written and verbal communication.u00A0

u00A0u00A0 Operational Focus u00A0 u00A0

• Sourcing and category management strategies: spearhead creation and implementation of sourcing strategies to drive savings and risk mitigation, drive process improvement through transformational projects; support the team in the implementation of such strategies.u00A0

• Supplier Relationship Management: create and implement collaborative business plans with strategic suppliers; optimizes supplier performance with a u201Cone BioMarinu201D view, seek opportunities to right size the supply base.u00A0

• Negotiations: Lead complex negotiations that require a detailed strategic plan and have a direct correlation with BioMarinu2019s operational and business goals.u00A0

• Results Focused: drive to measurable outcomes by delivering hard and soft savings, develop appropriate SLAu2019s/ KPIu2019s to track performance of initiatives. Create a multi-year road map of opportunities.u00A0u00A0

• Compliance: ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, collaborate closely with the Quality organization, actively support internal audit efforts, as needed.u00A0

u00A0 Skills Required u00A0 u00A0

• Demonstrated experience with category management, sourcing and procurement best practices.u00A0

• Demonstrated end-to-end experience developing and operationalizing category strategies.u00A0

• Understand risk elements of suppliers within the category markets and define/engage risk assessment and mitigation tactics.u00A0

• Experience in supplier management and complex contract negotiationsu00A0

• Results-driven mindset and capabilities.u00A0

• Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills with comfort working cross-functionally to gather information and resolve conflicts.u00A0

• Motivated, high-energy, curious, self-starter and strong business mindsetu00A0

• Experience with procurement technology, preference for Ariba/ SAP.u00A0

u00A0 Qualifications: u00A0
u00A0 Minimum Level of Education Required : Bacheloru2019s degree in business, Supply Chain Management or related field. MBA / post-graduate qualifications in a related field would be an advantage. u00A0
u00A0 Area of Specialization : Sourcing & Procurement, Commercial services / consulting. Extensive experience in procurement in a global capacity, preferably within the pharmaceutical sector.u00A0

• 7+ years of experience in Procurement/ Sourcing.u00A0

• Knowledge of Procurement tools such as sourcing, quotation analysis, contract negotiation, supplier review, supplier development and others; specific expertise with Ariba and SAP preferredu00A0

• Demonstrated expertise in managing in scope categories, particularly category strategy development and implementation, stakeholder management and supplier relationship managementu00A0

• In-depth understanding of external environment and supplier relationship modelsu00A0

• Strong knowledge of finance (cost benchmark, financial audit with key suppliers) and legal matters (contracting)u00A0

• Clear understanding of business value, business priorities, and potential implementation risksu00A0

• Significant experience working in a matrix (global/ regional) business environmentu00A0

• Strong networking skills and a proven ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders and business partnersu00A0

• Strong analytical, written and verbal communications, and influencing skillsu00A0

• Ability to work in high pressure environment, often under tight deadlinesu00A0

u00A0 Travel Requirements u00A0

• Periodic travel will be required to various BioMarin sites and supplier locationsu00A0

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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