Director Global Procurement-Direct

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Director, Global Procurement Direct to join our team supporting our External Manufacturing organization, CMO’s, Drug Substance, Drug Product, and Advanced Therapies on an on-site basis. In this role, you will develop and lead holistic category strategies, build and manage a global CMO procurement team, and drive competitive advantage and supplier performance while collaborating with IOPS stakeholders and Direct Procurement Leadership to enable Regeneron's revenue targets and new product pipeline.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• Location: Rensselaer, NY

• Work model/flexibility: On-site

• Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am- 4:30pm

Discover your role:

• Leads the composition, development, and execution of category strategies across CMO External Manufacturing, Drug Substance, and Drug Product

• Translates category strategies into achievable sourcing projects that deliver value to Regeneron and its patients

• Partners with Direct Procurement Leadership and IOPS stakeholders to evolve strategies as Regeneron's pipeline grows

• Builds and manages a global team providing CMO procurement support, developing talent and driving process excellence

• Collaborates across Global Procurement to manage cross-category suppliers and executes a best-in-class partner management program

• Implements technology solutions to drive value through efficiency and effectiveness

• Serves as a role-model leader, creating clarity, vision, transparency, and trust across the organization

• Influences and partners with senior executives and peer functions to drive strategic change and efficiency across CMO and External Manufacturing categories

This role requires:

• Director Level: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, preferably including substantial experience in Pharma/BioPharma

• In-depth knowledge of CMOs and External Manufacturing, Raw Materials, or Packaging Technologies within pharmaceutical procurement categories

• Proven success leading global category teams, processes, and suppliers across a breadth of categories

• Preferred/nice-to-have: Working knowledge of sourcing and contracting tools, ERPs, and eRFx systems (e.g., Oracle, Zycus, Ariba)

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on‑site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about on‑site expectations for your role and location.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

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