GSK
Director, External Manufacturing Procurement - Drug Substance
GSK, Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States, 19426
Director, External Manufacturing Procurement - Drug Substance
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Director, External Manufacturing Procurement - Drug Substance
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Job Description The Director, External Manufacturing Procurement plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing GSK's procurement strategies for large molecule and vaccine drug substances. This key role leads a team of category managers focused on GSK’s partnerships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). The successful candidate will ensure that GSK develops category strategies that support supply reliability and cost targets.
This role develops and maintains external market knowledge and serves as a key representative for GSK to the CMO industry. The director engages senior internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements, use market intelligence to develop strategies, lead complex supplier negotiations, and deliver solutions to support GSK’s supply chains. This role sits on the leadership team of the Senior Director, External Manufacturing Procurement and is a key advisor of the GSK global external manufacturing strategy.
The ideal candidate should have prior experience in sourcing the commercial supply of drug product or drug substance from CMOs.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for large molecule and vaccines drug substances manufactured externally, ensuring alignment with GSK's overall supply strategy.
Lead complex contract negotiations with CMOs and deliver outcomes at pace.
Deliver contracts emphasizing value creation, critical terms, and effective cost control.
Gather and analyze market intelligence to benchmark the CMO landscape.
Cultivate relationships with key internal stakeholders to support GSK's business strategy and communicate supply chain insights.
Forge and maintain strategic relationships with CMOs to support robust category strategies and network design decisions.
Set financial budgets for contract manufacturing, including pricing negotiations and volume forecasting.
Establish and monitor CMO performance metrics, promoting continuous improvement.
Optimize the CMO portfolio to maintain a network of providers aligned with GSK’s needs.
Manage the commercial risk profile of our CMO network, ensuring alignment with GSK's business continuity plans.
Uphold procurement policies and compliance standards, including third-party risk management.
Deliver GSK’s commitments to environmental sustainability for their category.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, procurement, or technical field.
7+ years’ experience in procurement and management of large molecule and vaccine drug substances or drug products from CMOs.
5+ years’ experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across various geographies and supply chains.
3+ years’ experience leading global/regional projects across matrixed teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in business administration, supply chain, procurement, or a relevant technical field.
Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external networks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project and change management skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK? Uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company focused on vaccines, specialty, and general medicines, investing in core therapeutic areas like infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology.
Our success depends on our people. We aim to make GSK a place where people can thrive, feel valued, and grow. Join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
Additional Information If you require accommodations or assistance to apply, contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Note: GSK does not accept referrals from employment agencies without prior authorization.
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. Join to apply for the
Director, External Manufacturing Procurement - Drug Substance
role at
GSK
Job Description The Director, External Manufacturing Procurement plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing GSK's procurement strategies for large molecule and vaccine drug substances. This key role leads a team of category managers focused on GSK’s partnerships with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). The successful candidate will ensure that GSK develops category strategies that support supply reliability and cost targets.
This role develops and maintains external market knowledge and serves as a key representative for GSK to the CMO industry. The director engages senior internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements, use market intelligence to develop strategies, lead complex supplier negotiations, and deliver solutions to support GSK’s supply chains. This role sits on the leadership team of the Senior Director, External Manufacturing Procurement and is a key advisor of the GSK global external manufacturing strategy.
The ideal candidate should have prior experience in sourcing the commercial supply of drug product or drug substance from CMOs.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for large molecule and vaccines drug substances manufactured externally, ensuring alignment with GSK's overall supply strategy.
Lead complex contract negotiations with CMOs and deliver outcomes at pace.
Deliver contracts emphasizing value creation, critical terms, and effective cost control.
Gather and analyze market intelligence to benchmark the CMO landscape.
Cultivate relationships with key internal stakeholders to support GSK's business strategy and communicate supply chain insights.
Forge and maintain strategic relationships with CMOs to support robust category strategies and network design decisions.
Set financial budgets for contract manufacturing, including pricing negotiations and volume forecasting.
Establish and monitor CMO performance metrics, promoting continuous improvement.
Optimize the CMO portfolio to maintain a network of providers aligned with GSK’s needs.
Manage the commercial risk profile of our CMO network, ensuring alignment with GSK's business continuity plans.
Uphold procurement policies and compliance standards, including third-party risk management.
Deliver GSK’s commitments to environmental sustainability for their category.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, procurement, or technical field.
7+ years’ experience in procurement and management of large molecule and vaccine drug substances or drug products from CMOs.
5+ years’ experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across various geographies and supply chains.
3+ years’ experience leading global/regional projects across matrixed teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in business administration, supply chain, procurement, or a relevant technical field.
Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external networks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project and change management skills.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.
Why GSK? Uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company focused on vaccines, specialty, and general medicines, investing in core therapeutic areas like infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology.
Our success depends on our people. We aim to make GSK a place where people can thrive, feel valued, and grow. Join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
Additional Information If you require accommodations or assistance to apply, contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Note: GSK does not accept referrals from employment agencies without prior authorization.
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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