Sumitomo Pharma
Overview
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. Job Description: Responsibilities
Drive value for the business by partnering with stakeholders across multiple departments to deliver source-to-contract activities for various R&D services. This role is responsible for negotiating and contracting with the supply base and ensuring alignment with established category strategies and overall business plans. Deliver strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation. Lead by example as a change agent, aligning with the strategic direction of the Strategic Sourcing organization and supporting category knowledge and change management to enable productivity and efficiency improvements. Develop and execute Sourcing Category Plans, negotiating and contracting with vendors to align with category strategies and business goals. Collaborate with business partners to proactively advise the business and maintain knowledge of supply market dynamics. Lead analytics efforts to identify sourcing opportunities and support end-to-end competitive sourcing activities (RFx), including bid list generation, requirements, supplier selection criteria, cost analysis, business case development, and award notification. Maintain sourcing practices in accordance with corporate ethics, financial policy, and internal control requirements. Continually pursue development of relevant skills such as data-driven insights, business partnering, change and project management, category management, and strategic sourcing to achieve optimal results. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and skills indicate the education level, previous experience, specific knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Minimum 8 – 12 years (without Master’s) or 6 – 8 years (with Master’s) of relevant experience in strategic sourcing & procurement. Preference toward experience in [BUSINESS] spend categories. Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical or Life Sciences experience a bonus. Relevant experience: 3-5 years with strategic sourcing & procurement across a range of service categories in the R&D space, preferably with CRO and ancillary vendor contract negotiation and oversight responsibilities. Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical or Life Sciences industry experience a bonus. Technology: Proficiency with contract lifecycle management, e-sourcing, spend analytics, and supplier risk management. Willingness to learn. Leadership: Ability to contribute to and lead cross-functional teams; strong negotiation, communication, and change management skills. Analytics: Ability to generate spend analyses and translate insights into action plans. Business Partnering: Collaborative, consultative approach to build relationships with key business leaders. Fosters Change and Innovation: Seeks solutions to strengthen quality, value, service, and efficiency, and supports others in adopting new approaches. Creates Value for Customers: Anticipates market trends and delivers on commitments. Demonstrates Business Acumen and Agility: Understands business specifics and contributes to operational and strategic planning. Other requirements
(licenses, certifications, specialized training, and physical or mental abilities required): CPSM/CPM a plus. Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside normal working hours. Travel up to 10%. The base salary range for this role is $126,200 to $157,800. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law. EEO Statement
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compliance
Achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the highest ethical standards. Mental/Physical Requirements
Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Requires ability to use a computer for extended periods. Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, and in-house advanced technology capabilities, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.
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Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. Job Description: Responsibilities
Drive value for the business by partnering with stakeholders across multiple departments to deliver source-to-contract activities for various R&D services. This role is responsible for negotiating and contracting with the supply base and ensuring alignment with established category strategies and overall business plans. Deliver strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier market intelligence, financial productivity, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation. Lead by example as a change agent, aligning with the strategic direction of the Strategic Sourcing organization and supporting category knowledge and change management to enable productivity and efficiency improvements. Develop and execute Sourcing Category Plans, negotiating and contracting with vendors to align with category strategies and business goals. Collaborate with business partners to proactively advise the business and maintain knowledge of supply market dynamics. Lead analytics efforts to identify sourcing opportunities and support end-to-end competitive sourcing activities (RFx), including bid list generation, requirements, supplier selection criteria, cost analysis, business case development, and award notification. Maintain sourcing practices in accordance with corporate ethics, financial policy, and internal control requirements. Continually pursue development of relevant skills such as data-driven insights, business partnering, change and project management, category management, and strategic sourcing to achieve optimal results. Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge and skills indicate the education level, previous experience, specific knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Minimum 8 – 12 years (without Master’s) or 6 – 8 years (with Master’s) of relevant experience in strategic sourcing & procurement. Preference toward experience in [BUSINESS] spend categories. Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical or Life Sciences experience a bonus. Relevant experience: 3-5 years with strategic sourcing & procurement across a range of service categories in the R&D space, preferably with CRO and ancillary vendor contract negotiation and oversight responsibilities. Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical or Life Sciences industry experience a bonus. Technology: Proficiency with contract lifecycle management, e-sourcing, spend analytics, and supplier risk management. Willingness to learn. Leadership: Ability to contribute to and lead cross-functional teams; strong negotiation, communication, and change management skills. Analytics: Ability to generate spend analyses and translate insights into action plans. Business Partnering: Collaborative, consultative approach to build relationships with key business leaders. Fosters Change and Innovation: Seeks solutions to strengthen quality, value, service, and efficiency, and supports others in adopting new approaches. Creates Value for Customers: Anticipates market trends and delivers on commitments. Demonstrates Business Acumen and Agility: Understands business specifics and contributes to operational and strategic planning. Other requirements
(licenses, certifications, specialized training, and physical or mental abilities required): CPSM/CPM a plus. Work hours may include meetings scheduled outside normal working hours. Travel up to 10%. The base salary range for this role is $126,200 to $157,800. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law. EEO Statement
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital, domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compliance
Achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the highest ethical standards. Mental/Physical Requirements
Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Requires ability to use a computer for extended periods. Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, and in-house advanced technology capabilities, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.
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