Define and drive the product/process vision for Plan & Source processes in scope of Transcend
Define the integration strategy for external CMO’s
Engage with the business to build alignment and readiness for adoption of the Transcend global template (Fit-to-Standard) and clean core principles
Advise R&D business leaders on Transcend functional strategy, roadmap trade-offs, and release impacts
Ensure mandatory requirements are captured, assessed, and incorporated into the capability roadmap
Partner with the Global Template Owner to ensure the global template meets business needs while maintaining clean core principles
Drive cross-functional convergence across Innovative Medicine Supply Chain and TDS, aligning priorities and value realization across functions
Anticipate release planning and lead business readiness activities, including change impact assessment and identification of near-term quick wins
Drive continuous improvement post go-live, including issue triage, process performance reviews, and backlog prioritization

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree required in Business or Information Systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
8+ years R&D or supply chain leadership experience (experience in planning, manufacturing, logistics, 3rd party integration, sourcing)
SAP S/4HANA Supply Chain experience in one or more domains (manufacturing, quality management, external supply and integration, planning)
Proven results in global BPO or transformational leadership
Experienced in business value realization and measurement
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions in complex, ambiguous, global matrix environments
Experienced in defining business roadmap based on template capabilities offered (current and future)
Experience with the requirements of working in a GxP/SOX environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into actionable data outcomes.

Manager, Transcend R&D BPO

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