GlaxoSmithKline
Senior Manager, R&D Procurement
GlaxoSmithKline, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Reference #: 406444 Site Name: USA - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence Posted Date: Oct 18 2024
In this role, you will be responsible for category management in the Medical Affairs R&D Procurement Team. This will include the development and implementation and on-going management of category strategies, contracting for master/service agreements, management of supplier relationships and for ensuring the suppliers key to the categories commit to deliver GSK's performance/quality/financial requirements.
The Medical Communications and Engagement category role is pivotal to the success of the Patient Organisation.
Medical Communications and Engagement agencies develop educational materials, programs and/or strategies to assist healthcare professionals in learning about new technologies and/ or innovations in medicine - in support of the Global Medical Affairs mission to have industry leading Scientific Exchange.
Medical Communications are used throughout the product life cycle as GSK shares scientific information about our pipeline and in-line products - helping us to be Ambitious for Patients.
In this role you will... Manage and support Global Medical categories Develop strategies together with the Global Medical stakeholders Be responsible for contract planning, negotiation, execution, interpretation, and maintenance; conducting negotiations across the applicable categories of spend Work across multiple countries and business units requiring high cultural awareness Establish strong partnerships with the Business Owner(s) and Supplier(s) to understand business challenges and develop simplified, cost-effective resolutions Proactively liaise with functional groups to determine scope of category services, suitability of suppliers, competitive bid analysis (RFPs), and identification of areas in which efficiencies can be gained Become familiar with and utilise complex business processes in all GSK supplier transactions, including all risk / regulatory / compliance requirements Implement and support procurement strategies to maximise supplier leverage Gain significant external supplier knowledge Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce nonvalue added work and maximise use of efficient buying channels Contribute to the R&D procurement savings targets year on year
Why you? Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree 3 + years' experience in procurement category management Experience in negotiations and contract management Experience in procurement strategy and analytics *Proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Knowledge and experience of Medical Communications and/or Marketing Procurement Experience with procurement lifecycle management systems such as Ariba Sourcing, Contracts and Guided Buying Experience in Supplier Relationship Management Experience running international sourcing process
#LI-GSK
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 with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where peo le feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
In this role, you will be responsible for category management in the Medical Affairs R&D Procurement Team. This will include the development and implementation and on-going management of category strategies, contracting for master/service agreements, management of supplier relationships and for ensuring the suppliers key to the categories commit to deliver GSK's performance/quality/financial requirements.
The Medical Communications and Engagement category role is pivotal to the success of the Patient Organisation.
Medical Communications and Engagement agencies develop educational materials, programs and/or strategies to assist healthcare professionals in learning about new technologies and/ or innovations in medicine - in support of the Global Medical Affairs mission to have industry leading Scientific Exchange.
Medical Communications are used throughout the product life cycle as GSK shares scientific information about our pipeline and in-line products - helping us to be Ambitious for Patients.
In this role you will... Manage and support Global Medical categories Develop strategies together with the Global Medical stakeholders Be responsible for contract planning, negotiation, execution, interpretation, and maintenance; conducting negotiations across the applicable categories of spend Work across multiple countries and business units requiring high cultural awareness Establish strong partnerships with the Business Owner(s) and Supplier(s) to understand business challenges and develop simplified, cost-effective resolutions Proactively liaise with functional groups to determine scope of category services, suitability of suppliers, competitive bid analysis (RFPs), and identification of areas in which efficiencies can be gained Become familiar with and utilise complex business processes in all GSK supplier transactions, including all risk / regulatory / compliance requirements Implement and support procurement strategies to maximise supplier leverage Gain significant external supplier knowledge Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce nonvalue added work and maximise use of efficient buying channels Contribute to the R&D procurement savings targets year on year
Why you? Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's degree 3 + years' experience in procurement category management Experience in negotiations and contract management Experience in procurement strategy and analytics *Proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications & Skills: Knowledge and experience of Medical Communications and/or Marketing Procurement Experience with procurement lifecycle management systems such as Ariba Sourcing, Contracts and Guided Buying Experience in Supplier Relationship Management Experience running international sourcing process
#LI-GSK
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 with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it's also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where peo le feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves - feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
If you require an accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at GSK, please contact the GSK Service Centre at 1-877-694-7547 (US Toll Free) or +1 801 567 5155 (outside US).
Important notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.
Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSK's compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit GSK's Transparency Reporting For the Record site.
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in the US, we adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.