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We are a global player in the development, registration and distribution of generics and consumer health products. We are continuously looking for new talent to join our team of passionate people committed to bringing innovation to public health. Make an impact!

Supplier contract Manager 100%

Summary of the job position

The main role of the Supplier Contract Manager is to manage new and existing contracts and support the business to ensure all goods and services are obtained at the required value and with optimal terms to secure Stragen business and always with a view of continuous improvement (flows and costs).

The Supplier Contract Manager is responsible for the sourcing and negotiation of the contracts with external suppliers, for Pharma Generic business and Consumer Health Division.

Accountabilities

  • Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms. RFI /RFQ issuance and inherent negotiation.
  • Follow the market price trends and make sure Stragen gets competitive prices.
  • Participate to the process of new API suppliers’ qualification
  • Responsible for contracts management in close collaboration with Legal department safeguarding the Stragen interests: Contracts’ requests, review and follow up.
  • BRM internal / external preparation – Data gathering & analysis
  • Provide relevant reports to Management
  • Creation and maintenance of purchasing prices (API and DP production) in X3, ensuring a secure and reliable ordering process.
  • Update of booklet and ensure traceability of pricing changes
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head of Department / Manager

Personal core competencies

  • Interest in market dynamics along with business sense
  • A knack for negotiation and networking
  • Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures
  • Solid judgement along with decision making skills
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proactive
  • Ability to plan ahead for upcoming problems or opportunities and take appropriate action
  • Good negotiation skills with customer-oriented attitude
  • Ability to synthesise solutions to problems under demanding time constraints
  • Team spirit

Skills

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Outstanding negotiation skills with customer-oriented attitude
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Has excellent English communication skills, both in written and spoken
  • Adept in using MS Office tools & ERP System

Qualifications / Prerequisites

  • Proven working experience as Purchasing employee for at least 10 years
  • Hands on experience in budgeting and purchasing management
  • University degree or professional diploma in Supply Chain Management, logistics or Business Administration

Interested in a new challenge, please send your full application (cover letter, CV, work certificates) to recrutement@stragen.ch

Business Analyst 100%

Accountabilities

  • Conduct multi-country market research (EU, US) to identify opportunities for the development of the Stragen product portfolio
  • Analysis based on a thorough understanding of customer needs and market environment
  • Deliverable: wish list and 5-year plan
  • Competitive intelligence, market insights (product launches, phase III development)
  • Analyze and develop the opportunities proposed by the Business Director: forecasts, business cases in close collaboration with the Sales team and the subsidiaries
  • Ensure the operational deployment of development leads: identify development opportunities (in-licensing, pre-M&A), sourcing and possibly negotiation
  • Extract IQVIA data
  • Filter data
  • Cross patents-with Business Development Director

Personal core competencies

  • Ability to gather data/Analyse and synthesise
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Strategic vision
  • Organizational skills
  • Knowledge of business structure

    Skills

    • Excellent knowledge of the Office package and particularly of Excel
    • Familiar with TCD or advanced analysis tools such as PowerPivot or PowerBI
    • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

      Qualifications / Prerequisites

      • 5 years of higher education with strong skills in Data Analysis, Marketing or Market Research
      • First successful experience as a Business Analyst, SFE Analyst or Research Manager in the pharmaceutical industry or in a specialised consultancy

        Interested in a new challenge, please send your full application (cover letter, CV, work certificates) to recrutement@stragen.ch

        Quality Assurance Specialist 100%
        The QA Specialist is responsible for the quality oversight for the API/ IP supply and manufacturing of products for the customers under his responsibilities.

        Accountabilities

        • Ensure qualification of corporate suppliers and subcontractors (API/ IP suppliers, Contract Manufacturers, service providers, etc.)
        • Performance of audits
        • Establishment of Quality and technical agreements (writing and implementation)
        • Execute of quality risk assessment process in a timely manner
        • Ensure adherence of suppliers and contract manufacturers to corporate policies/procedures, regulatory MAs, applicable Quality and Technical agreements and applicable US and EU regulations such as those of Pharmaceuticals, Food Supplements and medical devices.
        • Provide quality oversight of day to day operations performed at API/ IP suppliers and Contract Manufacturers organization (CMO).
        • Review and approval of GMP documentation (CMO Master Batch Records, CMO process validation protocols and reports, CMO stability studies protocols and reports, etc.).
          • Review of CMO batch documentation for Stragen or customer release.
          • Review and approval of change requests.
          • Review and approval of PQRs.
        • Management of deviations: Perform and document investigations according to internal procedures
        • Management of complaints: Perform and document investigations according to internal procedures
        • Management of CAPA: Establish and implement corrective and preventive actions according to internal procedures
        • Management of product changeover: Perform, document and coordinate the implementation of change controls
        • Management of Quality Risk Assessment : evaluate, control, communicate and review the risk according to internal procedures
        • Execute alert and batch recall process
        • Provide status reports, including relevant metrics, to HOD QA Operations; actively contributing to QA Operations department and Stragen goals and objectives
        • Represents and act as QA Operational in the Product Launch team
        • Represent Stragen Quality Assurance including face to face visits, internal/external audits, and Quality Review Meetings
        • Support Quality Operations in internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.
        • Provide support to customers for QA Operations topics
        • Manage own time to carry out assigned duties that support business goals.
        • Works as a resource to identify process issues and execute implementation of CAPA in a timely manner to ensure customer commitments are met
          • Perform all other duties assigned by the Head of Department / the management

          Personal core competencies

          • Creativity in problem solving skills
          • Good negotiation skills with customer-oriented attitude
          • Excellent organizational skills
          • Able to prioritize, assess urgency and set deadlines
          • Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
          • Able to establish collaborative relationships
          • Able to demonstrate independence, objectivity and ethics
          • Able to apply good judgement and good appreciation of quality issues
          • Able to work under pressure
          • Attentive to details

          Skills

          • Fluent in English, both written and spoken
          • Knowledge of quality management standards / regulations
          • Scientific background
          • Solid knowledge of GMP and GDP

            Qualifications / Prerequisites

            • Scientific university degree
            • At least 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance department of a pharmaceutical company
            • Experience working in close collaboration with customers & subcontractors

            Interested in a new challenge, please send your full application (cover letter, CV, work certificates) to recrutement@stragen.ch

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