• Job Description

  Req#: 4421

  Materials Sourcing role’s responsibilities include supplier selection, local R&D sourcing strategy implementation, and oversight; risk assessment and mitigation planning; supplier performance and relationship management; negotiation of agreements, and the implementation of cost reduction programs; leveraging market knowledge and transforming market intelligence information into competitive advantage for the business.

  Commodities managed by this role include Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Excipients, Reference Listed Drugs, Devices, Packaging components and third-party laboratories. The role may also support other categories and projects as needed.

  Responsibilities

  • Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.
  • Supplier selection for direct material categories, to support all R&D development functions (from initial selection to product launch). Execution of category strategy to ensure supplier selection, competitive price management, risk mitigation, supplier management, and performance improvement.
  • Supports pharmaceutical research and development teams in the achievement of expected performance, quality, operational, and service standards for individual sourcing categories.
  • Conducts and maintains a database of capability and risk assessment of R&D material suppliers including risk mitigation recommendations.
  • Leads development and execution of a performance driven supplier management process resulting in structured feedback, joint problem solving, simplification, reduced variations and overall quality improvements.
  • Leads development and execution of a strategic supplier relationship process targeting preferred and alliance relationships with select, top-tier R&D material suppliers that is focused on governance, competitive advantage, cost management, quality business results, and timely delivery of results.
  • Exceeds cost reduction commitments through execution of strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Supports Global procurement management in the joint development of negotiation strategies and tactics with R&D suppliers. Assumes lead negotiator role in the negotiation of local R&D site related agreements, as appropriate.
  • Identifies opportunities for improved process and operational execution and implements improvement programs across site R&D operations.
  • Communicates issues to senior management related to projects and communicates strategies to the R&D group.
  • Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring for direct report(s). Identifies and develops potential individual contributors. Utilizes Maximizing Performance tools for professional growth of the group.
  • Leads departmental change by being a change advocate. Monitors currents systems and facilitates necessary changes to increase efficiency and accuracy to achieve right the first-time objectives.
  • Ensures communications regarding issues and timelines with upper management, interdepartmental and intradepartmental project teams in order to facilitate successful project transfers associated with the R&D group’s projects.
  • Interacts with technical teams at the API supplier sites to ensure method and specification alignment and to ensure share of data and knowledge.
  • Ensure adherence to intellectual property guidance from US Legal team for suppliers.
  • Ensure effective communications with manufacturing site supply chain and supplier quality teams for project handover.
  • Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality.

  Skills

  • Must possess the ability to direct multiple projects in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
  • Must possess demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of management and leadership, to build and maintain inter and intradepartmental relationships, to communicate with internal and external customers.

  • Must participate in FDA and customer audits.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to coach and mentor Managers, Section Heads and Scientists

  Qualifications

  Education requirements:

  • Ph. D. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Engineering with at least 10 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry; or
  • MS in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, or Engineering with at least 12 years of experience; or
  • BS in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 14 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry

  Experience requirements:

  • At least 5 years of analytical experience with APIs and five (5) years of supervisory experience in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment
  • The work-related experiences required include demonstrated knowledge of analytical development, validation, analytical instrumentation chemistry along with the ability to troubleshoot complex analytical issues.
  • Specific experience on APIs, basic knowledge of organic/inorganic chemistry and basic understanding of toxicology are required.
  • Must have demonstrated knowledge of most current FDA/ICH guidance’s, national Pharmacopeias, and ANDA/NDA requirements.

  What We Offer

  • Annual performance bonus potential
  • 401k employer match up to 6% of your contributions
  • 23 vacation/personal days
  • 11 paid Company holidays
  • Generous healthcare benefits
  • Employee discount program
  • Wellbeing rewards programs
  • Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
  • Career advancement/growth opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Maternity and Parental Leave

  *Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

• About the company

  Hikma Pharmaceuticals plc is a British multinational pharmaceutical company with headquarters in London, UK that manufactures non-branded generic and in-licensed pharmaceutical products.

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