Third Party Risk Due Diligence Senior Specialist

Job Description

Supplier Development & Performance Management Third Party Risk Due Diligence Sr. Specialist

At our company, we are dedicated to delivering innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. Our Supplier Development & Performance Management (SD&PM) team plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of reliable, compliant goods and services from suppliers to enable an uninterrupted supply of our products and services to our patients. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Sr. Specialist to join our team and contribute to our mission of saving and improving lives around the world.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with external suppliers to ensure completion of the Supplier due diligence assessments in a timely manner
• Tracking, reviewing, and evaluating completed Supplier Due Diligence assessments
• Engaging business areas to communicate risks, educate them on the risks & mitigation plans, and seek approval and acceptance
• Implementing and tracking supplier mitigation plans to completion
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert for routine mitigation plans
• Consulting with functional areas for high or complex risk mitigation plans
• Assisting with authoring department playbook and leading process improvements related to Third Party due diligence
• Serving as People manager, mentor, and coach to Supplier Risk Due Diligence Specialists and Associate Specialists on risk mitigation plans

Qualifications

Required

• BS/BA degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, Compliance, Quality, Technical, or Manufacturing/Operations
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proven ability to create engaging and informative PowerPoint slides
• Experience in presenting complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, both internally and externally
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion
• Ability to follow processes and assist with process improvement initiatives
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and leverage expertise from other internal departments
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop corrective and preventative actions
• Appreciation and respect for diversity of thought and inclusion
• Service mindset and growth mindset
• Strategic thinking capabilities to align departmental goals with organizational objectives
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt / Black Belt) or equivalent demonstrated process improvement experience
• Knowledge of French or Italian
• Knowledge of cGxPs and pharmaceutical/life science operations
• Specialized knowledge of Privacy, Security, IT, Finance risks
• Knowledge of Power BI to track and enhance department metrics

What we offer

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern
• Competitive salary & incentive pay
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system and referral scheme
• 5  weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40  paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and discount programmes
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner 

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Required Skills:

Accountability, Availability Management, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Communication, Information Assurance, Information Security, Management System Development, Microsoft Power Business Intelligence (BI), Mitigation, Organizational Performance Management, Performance Management Tool, Process Improvement Projects, Procurement, Risk Control Self Assessment, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Risk Assessment, Technical Advice, Third Party Risk Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

04/25/2026

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