Global Category Leader R&D 1 1

<p> </p> <p>Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.</p> <p><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Help us lead one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20.000 people. That’s why we need a Global Category Leader R&amp;D (Director) like you.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>What your responsibilities will be</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>  </span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Define and execute the Procurement R&amp;D Category Strategy (preclinical and CRO sub-categories).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Design and maintain a long-term Procurement Category strategy for country and regions aligned to GRIFOLS’s overall business strategy.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Build strong relationships with the R&amp;D leadership to ensure a comprehensive strategy is developed and executed. Work as a strategic business partner to develop and prioritize procurement change programs and projects to enable delivery of the short- and long-term objectives.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Influence and shape Category strategies, tactics and plans developed in conjunction with the global procurement team.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Coach team in the use of sophisticated commercial models, reports and forecasts to challenge and strengthen decision making processes across the business area.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Optimize key relationships across Grifols to take full advantage of efficiencies and leverage best practice.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Network externally to ensure remains abreast of current world class thinking.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Work in partnership with the business and Procurement colleagues to ensure that an environment of continued professional development is created, and individual and team performance is managed effectively.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Coach, perform, manage and identify development opportunities for indirect reports, ensuring appropriate succession planning and creation of a strong development culture.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><span>Who you are</span></span></span></b></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Master’s degree, Professional Business Qualification, and extensive and significant track-record in senior strategic Procurement.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Preferably 10 years of experience in R&amp;D Procurement or other related experience within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in category management, supplier management, or related area, with a focus in the preclinical and CRO management.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to spot &amp; develop talent, build Procurement teams and empower others to acco