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The Executive Director, Global Procurement – Commercial Procurement will provide strategic leadership and direction with a focus on Commercial Communications Procurement. The role focuses on a very exciting part of Commercial Procurement which includes Advertising, Media, Corporate Affairs/Public Relations, and Promotional Medical Communications. This role will be critical to driving performance across the Commercial Communications categories including alignment with stakeholder goals, driving towards competitive advantages (strategic and financial), optimizing supplier relationships, including small and diverse suppliers. This role works in close collaboration with Commercial Stakeholders to enable company revenue targets and the new product pipeline.

This individual will report to the Vice President of Commercial Procurement and serve as a member of the Global Procurement Extended Leadership Team, contributing to a continual path towards excellence in Procurement. The role will be accountable for managing direct reports to drive short-term priorities and the long-term vision to support stakeholder and Global Procurement priorities. They will lead the development, retention, and recruiting of talent to enable the company’s Commercial Procurement team. This includes collaborating with the VP of Commercial Procurement on performance goals, coaching and mentoring, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.

The role is based at our HQ campus in Sleepy Hollow, NY and is hybrid / onsite 4 days per week - it is not eligible for remote work.

A Typical Day May Include

Lead the composition, development and execution of category strategies in Commercial Communications;
Translate category strategies into achievable and meaningful sourcing projects that deliver value to Regeneron and its patients;
Partner with Commercial Procurement Leadership colleagues to ensure strategies evolve as Regeneron and its pipeline evolves;
Implement category strategies to meet objectives, including meeting our ESG objectives (sustainability, supplier diversity);
Collaborate with other parts of Global Procurement to best manage cross-category suppliers;
Anticipate needs and plan strategies to optimize achievement of corporate goals;
Collaborate and execute a best in class partner management program;
Implement and manage technology solutions to drive value via efficiency and effectiveness
Build and manage a team that provides all Commercial Communications Procurement support globally;
Continually enhance capability and capacity through ongoing talent development; establishing/communicating criteria for evaluating staff performance; managing direct reports, implementation of consistent work processes; and
Drive process excellence with a focus on stakeholder experience

This Role May Be For You If You

Believe that value can be driven through strategic partnerships and efficient ways of working.
Embrace challenging the status quo.
Are curious about how to deliver value to Commercial Communications stakeholders in a changing biopharma landscape.
Enjoy tracking global v local trends.
Can tap into strong in-depth knowledge of efficient global procurement organizations and processes within the biopharmaceutical industry to support the growth and evolution of a Global Procurement organization.
Enjoy successfully leading global categories or global teams, processes, and suppliers within a multi-national organization.
Serve as role-model leader consistently exhibiting behaviors across an organization of direct reports to create clarity, provide a clear and understandable vision with transparency and trust both within and outside of the organization.
Operate with integrity, focus, clarity, and sound judgement in an environment of ambiguity.
Can influence and partner with senior executives and peer functions to drive strategic change and efficiency.

To Be Considered For This Position You Should Possess

Experience managing Associate Director+ level professionals required with previous success driving results within a multi-national Global Procurement team.
~15 years or more experience in relevant functions or industries, demonstrating growth in experience, scale, and development throughout.
In-depth knowledge of marketing and sales procurement categories including but not limited to media, content, production, and medical communications.
Ability to identify root causes and develop solutions to address complex problems.
Problem solving, risk management, program rollouts, and ability to put together forecasts for volume and savings.
Negotiation and contract management skills.
Ability to adapt in fast paces and ever-evolving space.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

Salary Range (annually)

$255,000.00 - $424,900.00

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