Sr. Business Excellence Program Manager (Procurement)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Syner-G BioPharma Group and Sequoia Biotech Consulting recently merged in September 2024, uniting two industry leaders to create a new force in life sciences consulting. By combining our expertise in product development, regulatory strategy, quality and compliance and commercial manufacturing, we are positioned to deliver fully integrated solutions across the development continuum. 
 
We are helping to enhance human health. This merger strengthens our ability to accelerate groundbreaking therapies and help clients navigate the complex life sciences landscape with greater agility and confidence. Together, we form a leading life sciences consultancy dedicated to empowering organizations to overcome complex challenges and accelerate the speed to market, scale and quality of life-saving innovations.  

We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations through the most critical phases of the drug discovery, approval, product development, technology transfer and commercial manufacturing process. We also equip our partners with the tools, knowledge and expertise to streamline operations, enhance quality and ensure compliance. 

Syner-G BioPharma Group was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2025 award, for the second consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation. 

At Syner-G and Sequoia, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact. 

For more information, visit www.Sequoiabiotech.com/ or www.Synergbiopharma.com

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Business Excellence Manager with extensive experience in CAPEX and procurement to support the expansion and refurbishment of current US R&D facilities. This role involves defining playbooks for procurement contexts, understanding category management from a project perspective, and offering high-level strategies for governance models around projects. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, capable of setting up programs independently, and able to interact with customers with limited oversight.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deploy holistic Procurement and Category Management structure for new construction projects.
• Play a key role in contributing to the overall Procurement and construction goals for our clients.
• Develop Procurement and Category management roadmap for multi-site project
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders that interact with the program strategies and goals.
• Other duties as assigned. These job requirements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in a related technical and/or business discipline or equivalent experience.

Technical Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in developing and running programs in Procurement
• Knowledge of classical CAPEX projects, with sub-disciplines including Construction, Engineering, Equipment, Lab, Furniture, IT, and Architectural.
• CAPEX/Procurement SME with 8-10 years of experience and a category procurement background (Engineering, R&D, Admin, IT).
• Knowledge of Cougar Procurement System is a plus.
• Dynamic and engaging program management skills.
• Solid coaching and mentoring competency.
• Ability to convey and communicate complex concepts simply and clearly.
• Self-starter, works independently, and maintains a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing require