Director Global Procurement-Direct

We are currently looking to fill a Director Global Procurement, Direct position within our team. In this role you will develop a holistic Category Strategy and provide strategic leadership and direction with a focus on CMO & External Manufacturing Procurement. The position focuses on a very exciting part of Regeneron’s molecule portfolio which includes Drug Product & Drug Substance for Mab’s, Advanced Therapies and other therapeutic areas. This role will be critical to driving performance across the IOPS External Manufacturing categories including alignment with stakeholder goals, driving towards competitive advantages (strategic and financial) and optimizing supplier relationships. This role works in close collaboration with IOPS Stakeholders to enable company revenue targets and the new product pipeline. Responsibilities Lead the composition, development and execution of category strategies in CMO External Manufacturing, Drug Substance & Drug Product. Translate category strategies into achievable and meaningful sourcing projects that deliver value to Regeneron and its patients. Partner with Direct Procurement Leadership colleagues to ensure strategies evolve as Regeneron and its pipeline evolves. Implement category strategies to meet objectives. Collaborate with other parts of Global Procurement to best manage cross-category suppliers. Anticipate needs and plan strategies to optimize achievement of corporate goals. Collaborate and execute a best-in-class partner management program. Implement and manage technology solutions to drive value via efficiency and effectiveness. Build and manage a team that provides all CMO Procurement support globally. Continually enhance capability and capacity through ongoing talent development establishing/communicating criteria for evaluating staff performance; managing direct reports, implementation of consistent work processes; and drive process excellence with a focus on stakeholder experience. Ideal Candidate Believe that value can be driven through strategic partnerships and efficient ways of working. Can tap into strong in-depth knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of a Global Procurement organization. Enjoy successfully leading global categories or global teams, processes, and suppliers within a multi-national organization. Serve as role‑model leader consistently exhibiting behaviors across an organization of direct reports to create clarity, provide a clear and understandable vision with transparency and trust both within and outside of the organization. Can demonstrate success leading cross‑functional teams to drive results in CMO, External Manufacturing categories or related categories through effective sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and supplier relationship management. Can influence and partner with senior executives and peer functions to drive strategic change and efficiency. Have working knowledge with sourcing contracting tools, ERP’s, and eRFx systems preferred. (Oracle, Zycus, Ariba, Other) Have experience successfully leading global categories teams, processes, and suppliers across a breadth of categories. Qualifications To be considered for this role you must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study plus progressive experience in procurement, preferably including substantial experience in Pharma/BioPharma. Director: 12+ years of experience in relevant functions or industries. The ideal candidate will have in‑depth knowledge of CMO’s & External Manufacturing, Raw Materials or Packaging Technologies in the Pharmaceutical field procurement categories. This role requires working onsite 5 days per week. Benefits We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter. Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on‑site policy and expectations for your role and your location. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company’s business. Salary Range (annually) $172,200.00 - $286,900.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc