Driving Business Success through Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
Care for people's health as a trusted partner and improve their lives every day. With our wide range of products, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a variety of therapeutic options.
Around 11,700 employees live our values of integrity, entrepreneurship, agility and one company. Together we are on an exciting growth journey and want to shape the future successfully.
As part of our TechOps Biologics / Specialties team, you will lead a team in managing vital supplier partnerships and operational strategies worldwide. You will contribute actively to the development and execution of our strategic goals, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement in our specialty operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the External Supplier Relationship team with focus on Global Specialty segment, focusing on managing relationships with external partners to enhance performance and efficiency
* Implement metrics and performance dashboards, ensuring proactive follow-up on deviations from objectives
* Ensure on-time product availability from contract manufacturing organizations under favorable conditions
* Develop a team of ESO Managers and Purchasers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration
* Represent ESO Global Specialty in cross-functional meetings, building partnerships with various departments
* Proactively identify supply risks and create strategies to minimize their impact
* Lead strategic initiatives to optimize sourcing conditions and improve Cost of Goods (CoGs)
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, pharmacy, chemistry or related science (Master's degree or MBA preferred)
* Proven experience in managing external manufacturers within the pharma industry, complemented by strong business and financial acumen
* Excellent communication, strategic thinking and leadership skills, with ability to manage stakeholders and drive initiatives
* Fluency in English, with fluency in German or other European languages considered a plus
* Resilient personality with passion for continuous improvement and innovation in high-demand markets