Job Description

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there\xe2\x80\x99s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that\xe2\x80\x99s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Lonza\xe2\x80\x99s Kingston site is part of our Personalized Medicine business unit which aims to make cell and gene therapies accessible to all patients. Specifically, our team develops and distributes the Cocoon\xc2\xae Platform which addresses challenges in cell therapy manufacturing as a functionally closed, automated, and scalable solution for personalized therapy manufacturing. We are a team with a great mission, a high level of excitement and resources to accomplish our goals!

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Cocoon\xc2\xae Platform | Cell Therapy Manufacturing | Lonza

The Strategic Supplier Manager is responsible to identify, evaluate and recommend for selection new or alternate suppliers that have the right attributes to support our growing business in order to de-risk the business. This individual will use established evaluation criteria to seek out potential suppliers around the world, manage the relationship, evaluate the capabilities and recommend a go/no go decision. Once decision is made they will manage the project until the vendor is onboarded and integrated with Lonza as an approved vendor. Manufacturing is based in Kingston, ON- remote work potential.

The ideal candidate for this role will be willing/able to challenge status quo, has a passion for excellence, is driven to exceed goals and is able to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads cross functional team with Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion and Initiative
• Manages vendor risk assessments (business/quality)
• Effectively negotiates manufacturing and service agreements between Lonza and New Supplier with support from Legal and Sr. Management
• Tracks and reports on related KPIs
• Identifies resource constraints and manages to prioritize action items
• Uses project management tools to keep initiatives on track
• Identifies and addresses gaps in resources given workloads
• Maintains safe and secure operations when onsite
• Supports the Lonza Quality Management system and recommends improvements where needed
• Trains on and follow the GMP requirements as needed
• Identifies efficiency improvements

Key requirements:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree required
• 8 or more years of experience in Supply Chain role in pharmaceutical, medical device and/or biotechnology sector
• Knowledge of/experience in Quality Assurance and/or Regulatory, a strong plus
• Operates with integrity in work performance and interaction with others
• Utilizes high level of negotiations skills with Vendors as well as internal stakeholders
• Experience with financial evaluation and assessment
• Intermediate level understanding of ERP systems
• PMP certification, Six Sigma or Lean , a strong plus
• Willing/able to travel up to 50%

Every day, Lonza\xe2\x80\x99s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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