Senior Sourcing Manager
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Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management will lead strategic sourcing activities and projects as assigned across multiple categories. This may include leading supplier selection projects contract negotiation project management managing supplier or contract manufacturer relationships providing strategic sourcing support for other members of the strategic sourcing team or new product development as well as purchasing and inventory management of components. You will have responsibility for indirectly leading and influencing others bidding selecting and managing multiple activities and projects. This position is based at the Pharma site in Foster City CA and is eligible for the Pharma GFlex program allowing remote work up to 2 days per week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead or provide support to members of the strategic sourcing and supplier management team for projects and activities such as contract negotiations supplier selection planning and preparation for CMO and supplier business reviews.
Lead/support strategic sourcing projects as required in developing and maintaining processes in areas such as contract management process end to end supplier RFP process establishing a process for managing supplier performance data or others as assigned.
Lead/support preparation reviewing challenging and tracking of RFPs/RFQs/RFIs for new business with external suppliers and in consultation with functional stakeholders (Manufacturing Operations Technical Development. Quality Assurance Analytical Operations etc.).
Negotiate Confidentiality Agreements Master Services Agreements and Work Orders.
Responsible for procurement purchase order placement and inventory management of components as required.
Support annual business review meetings (BRMs) with assigned suppliers as needed.
Lead and participate in Operational Excellence projects.
Coordinate/lead meetings internally and with suppliers publishes meeting minutes.
Participates in solving issues of high complexity.
Communicates issues to line manager and project teams in a timely manner.
Support product team needs for the selection of suppliers to provide required supplies from development through commercialization.
Collaborate and establish regular meetings with key stakeholders and partners to ensure outsourced needs are met.
Organize and participate in teleconferences and face-to-face meetings with global suppliers; work closely with Pharma teams to establish agenda and keep track of key decisions.
QUALIFICATIONS
8 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech organization or relevant manufacturing environment and a BA or BS degree; an MA/MBA degree may be considered as 2 years of relevant experience and Ph.D. may be consider as 4 years experience.
Prior experience leading manufacturing service providers and/or direct material suppliers.
Strong computer skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP).
Understanding of activities related to the CMC development of biopharmaceuticals.
Knowledge of GMPs and associated regulations (21CFR parts)
Ability to lead cross functional teams
Strong people management skills
Experience negotiating contractual agreements
Experience with combination Products preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple programs/projects; sound organizational and time management skills
Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues to senior management
Ability to work under uncertainty and to resolve conflict in a constructive manner
Ability to solve highly complex problems through ingenuity and collaboration with subject matter experts and other key stakeholders
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Project management experience and/or certification are a plus
This position may require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel
True Job Title: In Vivo Technician
Location: Foster City 5 days a week Shift Schedule (required): Sunday through Thursday 7am start time Full time (8hrs per day 40hrs per week)
Rate : 45/hr W2 or $50hr c2c/1099
$6hr ref to your firm
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated in vivo technician to join our Oncology in vivo pharmacology team. The selected candidate will provide in vivo study support for evaluating novel oncology therapeutics in pre-clinical models and will be responsible for daily in vivo study support needs and assisting with various aspects of facility maintenance including off-shift and weekend study support needs for our oncology studies.
Hands on experience with preclinical oncology mouse models is required. The successful candidate will be proficient in murine handling techniques including various dosing routes (IV IP PO subcutaneous) tumor measurements in-life and terminal blood collection and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis. The day-to-day responsibilities will include daily dosing daily tumor measurements tissue collections sending out packages facility maintenance (such as stocking supplies and keeping lab space organized) and assisting with various aspects of study maintenance.
Shift Schedule (required): Sunday through Thursday 7am start time Full time (8hrs per day 40hrs per week)
Qualifications & prior experience:
5 years of laboratory animal facility experience and demonstrated work experience with murine models of cancer inflammation and/or immunology. No degree required.
Proficiency with various mouse handling techniques including dosing (IV PO subcutaneous IP) tumor inoculation/measurements in life and terminal blood collection and collection and handling of tissues during necropsy and processing for ex vivo analysis.
Knowledge of and experience with USDA regulations laboratory animal welfare guidelines and AAALAC International guidelines is a plus but not required.
Working knowledge of laboratory animal equipment and supplies for a variety of common laboratory animals and personal protective equipment requirements for various bio-safety levels.
Excellent organizational and communication skills along with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment is essential.
Basic computer literacy with MSWord and MS Excel is required. PowerPoint and GraphPad Prism experience is desired.
Demonstrated ability to organize and plan studies and execute day to day responsibilities with minimum supervision.
Experience with StudyLog data collection software is desired.
Experience with tissue culture is desired.
Experience with in vivo imaging is desired.
Employment Type
Full-time
