Senior Category Manager, Generic Injectable & Biosimilar Sourcing

🔥 13 hours ago

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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Cencora

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏥 Healthcare

Consulting • Logistics • Healthcare

Cencora is a company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of both people and animals globally. Built on the legacy of AmerisourceBergen, Cencora offers a wide range of industry-leading solutions that encompass specialty logistics, warehousing, drug research, clinical development support, and more. They provide commercialization and patient access support and offer wholesale and specialty distribution services. Cencora serves a diverse clientele, including pharmaceutical companies, physician practices, pharmacies, and health systems. The company also extends its services to animal health, managing operations and delivering products for animal pharmaceutical care. With a strong global footprint, Cencora aims to reshape healthcare delivery through innovative products and solutions, striving to create healthier futures for all.

📋 Description

• Develop and manage strategic relationships with external generic pharmaceutical injectable and biosimilar manufacturers • Create mutual value for Cencora and manufacturers • Lead supplier contract negotiations and formulate sourcing strategies • Serve as liaison between external manufacturing partners and internal cross-functional teams • Identify value creation opportunities aligned with commercialization and sourcing partners • Lead manufacturer business reviews and resolve commercial challenges • Represent Cencora in executive-level engagements • Negotiate distribution service contracts on behalf of Cencora Global Procurement • Redline contracts and consolidate stakeholder feedback • Establish relationships with new and emerging manufacturers • Enhance strategic sourcing relationships with mature manufacturers • Manage customer expectations and Cencora-related programs • Manage trade affairs, new product and biosimilar launches, supply disruptions, inventory levels, and supplier disputes • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Replenishment Operations, and Supply Chain Management • Represent Cencora favorably with suppliers and advocate for company interests • Generate profit-enhancing deals, rebates, and promotional activities • Learn and promote sourcing programs that increase value for Cencora and customers • Perform related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Broad experience in business administration, accountancy or finance, sales, marketing, or similar vocations • Four-year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education • Minimum of seven (7) years of directly related and progressively responsible experience • Outstanding knowledge of the pharmaceutical wholesale/distribution segment • Familiarity with generic injectables and biosimilars • Relationships within the supplier base • Understanding of purchasing models and financials • Familiarity with filing pathways to obtain regulatory approval and FDA audits • Knowledge of Cencora’s distribution network and Specialty GPOs • Financial and analytical skills for deal evaluation and contract negotiations • Excellent negotiating skills • Deep knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook • Working knowledge of sales, purchasing, supply chain management, and/or inventory management principles and methodologies • Relationship management and contract management capabilities • Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care • Backup dependent care • Adoption assistance • Infertility coverage • Family building support • Behavioral health solutions • Paid parental leave • Paid caregiver leave • Training programs • Professional development resources • Mentorship programs • Employee resource groups • Volunteer activities