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Job DescriptionNew hires based in the US & Puerto Rico will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption or accommodation to this vaccination requirement, subject to applicable law.Our Research Scientists are our Inventors. We identify and target steps in disease mechanisms or pathways that could be inhibited or enhanced. Our goal is to isolate a compound that is effective against a disease target. Using innovative thinking, state-of-the-art facilities and robust scientific methodology we collaborate to discover the next medical breakthrough.Job Description:The PCD Outsourcing group is looking for an Associate Director of Sourcing Operations to lead a small team of sourcing ops SMEs in facilitating the operational aspects of third-party sourcing. The associate director is responsible for the tracking and forecasting of the PCD outsourcing budget, providing periodic budget updates to stakeholders, initiating and updating purchase orders based on Statement Of Work (SOW) documents, collaborating with Outsourcing groups, Global Procurement, Finance and functional area stakeholders to create and maintain contracts needed to enable third-party sourcing, external collaborations/consortia and specialty ordering. It will be critical for this individual to collaborate closely with these cross-functional stakeholders and other important cross-functional teams. We are looking for someone with the proven ability to effectively communicate while managing multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to manage the team.The Associate Director will report to the head of the PCD Outsourcing organization. The successful candidate is expected to perform job duties independently with minimal supervision, and mentor others to develop similar capabilities, including:Oversight for all aspects of financial sourcing operations to support Preclinical Development, including tracking and forecasting outsourcing spend, providing periodic updates to stakeholders, initiating and updating purchase orders, and ensuring payment is made for completed work.
Management of the Sourcing Operations staff, including career development, coaching, objective-setting and performance management
Act as the PCD SAP/Ariba subject matter expert and assist colleagues in troubleshooting purchase order issues; partner with GP and finance colleagues to facilitate timely issue resolution
Collaborating effectively with team members, functional group areas, support functions, and partner functions to facilitate project delivery
Leveraging relationships and networks to improve and enhance team dynamics; proactively identifying and removing obstacles to drive business results
Qualifications:Education :BS/BA degree in relevant area (Biological / Chemical sciences, or equivalent) with 5+ years relevant experience
Required :Experience in providing financial operations support for outsourcing pharmaceutical research.
Budgeting and Finance experience
Experience working with external partners in collaboration or outsourcing management
Knowledgeable in drug discovery and development.
Must possess strong communication, project management, interpersonal and computer skills.
Strong attention to detail
Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast paced, highly matrixed environment
Able to work efficiently with colleagues across geographical areas via remote communication means
Preferred :Process improvement experience
Experience with Ariba and/or SAP
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.Who we are …We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.What we look for …Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTSIn accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.Residents of ColoradoClick here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/Survey1.aspx?k=SsQYWYYQsQRsPsPsP&lang=0) to request this role’s pay range.Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/inst/1422$1533/rel-task/3001$14.htmld)Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:EEOC Poster (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)EEOC GINA SupplementOFCCP EEO Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCPEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf)Pay Transparency NondiscriminationWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.Search Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status:RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:YesTravel Requirements:No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:Remote WorkShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):Number of Openings:1Requisition ID: R160678
