Associate Director, Supplier Relationship Management (remote)

Takeda; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 153,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to enhance supplier relationships and drive operational excellence. This role focuses on managing partnerships, optimizing costs, and implementing innovative initiatives to ensure effective collaboration with suppliers. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in drug development operations, project management, and communication, fostering a culture of partnership and continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and strives for excellence in every aspect of its operations. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 8+ years of drug development operations experience required.
• Strong understanding of alliance/partnership excellence.
• Experience in root cause analysis and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier governance and operational performance improvements.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration for predictable delivery.
• Support supplier innovation aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Drug Development Operations

Project Management

Clinical Monitoring

Data Management

Regulatory Affairs

Financial Management

Negotiation Skills

Conflict Resolution

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BS/BA

Advanced Technical Degree

Job description

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Job Description

Objective / Purpose:

• Support the overall relationship for driving operational and commercial excellence with assigned suppliers/categories supporting global development operations.
• Manage partnership governance, cost optimization and continuous improvement between Takeda and supplier(s).
• Identify, assess and implement opportunities to enhance Takeda’s ability to effectively work externally and be a “partner of Choice.”
• Aide in the implementation of innovation initiatives within the relationship and across the category.
• Ensure predictable delivery of portfolio, through cross functional collaboration, proactive risk and issue management and utilizing data driven analytics.

Accountabilities:

• Facilitate the supplier governance framework, including chairing governance meetings and maintaining critical oversight tools (e.g performance metrics, scorecards, risk registers).
• Manage operational performance improvements by conducting thorough root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and driving process standardization and change management activities.
• Work with Clinical Partner Outsourcing (CPO) team to ensure execution of studies is in line with commercial constructs and operational performance targets.
• Assess partner services to ensure alignment with Takeda’s current and future needs, ensuring capabilities conform to organizational requirements and strategies.
• Leveraging best practices, provide direction to optimize the success, value and efficiency of the Takeda-supplier relationship.
• Effectively manage open and/or escalated issues to timely and effective resolution
• Work closely with Procurement, Therapeutic Areas, Business Partners, CPO and Study teams to define and implement commercial constructs supporting business requirements.
• Support supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives that align with business objectives and sourcing strategies
• Act as a role model and coach for Takeda functions involved in day-to-day management of the supplier, driving a partnership mindset and culture.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable internal policies and procedures, regulations; support inspection readiness of all regulated activities.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):

• BS/BA required; advanced technical degree preferred
• Minimum 8 years of applicable drug development operations experience, global experience preferred
• Experience across key clinical operational functions (e.g. project management, clinical monitoring, data management process, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, etc.) to enable meaningful dialogue within Takeda and with partners
• Experience in Alliance/Partnership excellence: deep understanding/experience of building, maintaining, and closing partnerships including tools/methods
• Experience with root cause analysis, developing corrective actions, and driving process improvement
• Experience in leveraging data insights for decision-making and process optimization
• Experience with financial management, negotiation, conflict resolution and team building skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Preferred experience in managing one or more of the following categories: CRO, central and specialty labs, functional service providers, clinical technologies

This position is currently classified as “remote” by Takeda’s Hybrid and Remote Work policy

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Massachusetts - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$153,600.00 - $241,340.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

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Locations

Massachusetts - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

YesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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