Associate Director - Procurement - External Manufacturing Drug Product
GSK (company site, opens in a new tab)15+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 35–60 LPA
Posted 21h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Lead end-to-end management and category strategy for outsourced Drug Product external manufacturing services to support GSK’s sterile commercial portfolio.
- Drive supplier relationship management including governance, performance management, and strategic partnerships with CDMOs and other key external manufacturers.
- Lead complex commercial negotiations for contracts and partnership agreements ensuring favorable terms and alignment with business requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or related discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, external manufacturing, commercial management, or equivalent.
- Experience leading complex, high-value commercial negotiations and managing external manufacturing partnerships, preferably within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare.
- Work Experience Required: 15+ years in relevant procurement/supply chain roles.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in pharmaceutical or biotechnology external manufacturing procurement with deep understanding of sterile manufacturing processes and global CDMO market.
- Capable of leading cross-functional, global initiatives in a matrixed environment involving R&D, supply chain, quality, legal, and finance functions.
- Strong commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to develop category strategies and negotiate at senior leadership levels.