Associate Director, CMC Procurement

The Role:

Joining Moderna offers the unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering team that's revolutionizing medicine through mRNA technology with a diverse pipeline of development programs across various diseases. As an employee, you'll be part of a continually growing organization working alongside exceptional colleagues and strategic partners worldwide contributing to global health initiatives. Moderna's commitment to advancing the technological frontier of mRNA medicines ensures a challenging and rewarding career experience with the potential to make a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Moderna is solidifying its presence within our international business services hub in Warsaw, Poland, a city renowned for its rich scientific and technological heritage. This hub provides critical functions, meeting the growing demand of Moderna’s global business operations. We're inviting professionals from around the world to join our mission and contribute to the future of mRNA medicines.

Moderna is seeking an Associate Director, CMC Procurement to lead category management, sourcing, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement across critical areas such as Logistics for Drug Substance and Drug Product, Storage, Warehousing Services, 4PL/3PL Services, Clinical Sample Transportation, Import/Export Customs Services, Packaging, and Raw Materials. Managing an annual spend of approximately $500M, this forward-thinking leader will act with urgency and push past possible to deliver impactful results while driving strategic and operational execution independently.

This global role assumes responsibility for managing and executing procurement strategies across Moderna’s supply chain and operations worldwide, ensuring optimal cost, performance, quality, and risk management within the supply base.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Acting as a liaison between Global Procurement and business partners across Moderna sites to drive collaboration and innovation.

• Developing and managing global and regional category strategies aligned with internal stakeholders' objectives.

• Leading strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFx activities and supplier negotiations, to deliver value and mitigate risks.

• Managing supplier relationships and performance, fostering innovation, and ensuring contract compliance.

Your responsibilities will also include:

• Operating independently to lead cross-functional teams and drive impactful outcomes in ambiguous environments.

• Evaluating supplier risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with Moderna’s quality and security requirements.

• Identifying and delivering cost savings and efficiency improvements across procurement categories.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

• We act with urgency: This mindset will enable you to swiftly address challenges, implement solutions, and manage dynamic supply chain demands effectively.

• We push past possible: The role requires exploring innovative approaches in procurement and supplier management, ensuring Moderna stays ahead in its mission of transforming medicine.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree

• 8-10+ years of experience in a large or medium-sized professional procurement organization with at least 2 of those years in the biopharmaceutical industry

• 3+ years of category management experience in the areas of Logistics/Distribution, Packaging and Raw Materials

• Professional Procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS, etc.)

• This role is expected to be in office 70% of the time with flexibility to work from home up to 30%.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications):

• A proven track record of savings delivery and ability to manage complexity and change

• Proficient-level skills in the following key competencies/skills: communications, project management, relationship management, negotiation, financial acumen, analytical, presentation, and success in a matrixed environment

• Ability to lead through influence, recommend sourcing strategies, and deliver business results

• Strong collaboration and communications skills required to address and resolve issues in a matrixed environment

• A desire to make an impact as part of a high-growth, transformational company that is Bold, Relentless, Curious, and Collaborative

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