Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Associate Director, Vendor & Capacity Management

This position reports to Medical Safety Director Vendor and Capacity Management and is based at Mumbai, India.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22, 000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here .

Travel %: up to 10% travel both internationally and domestically

What you will do

The Medical Safety Associate Director, Vendor & Capacity Management is responsible for managing vendors including contracts and budgets who perform various functions required to comply with medical safety regulations and requirements globally for all Kenvue products. Vendor activities include but are not limited to medical safety case reporting, health authority reporting requirements, medical and compliance oversight, and supporting global Pharmacovigilance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with vendors and contractual strategies to drive sustainable on-time reporting compliance within budget obligations
• Accountable for developing the strategy and directing strategic global vendor portfolio execution aligned with global and regional business models. Strategies include maintaining high level of compliance and quality, business continuity, and cost management
• Leads cross-functional governance teams for strategic vendors to ensure strategic alignment of priorities, performance per service level agreements (SLAs) and compliance monitoring
• Assure compliance with the Master Services Agreements, and implement contracts in alignment with procurement processes
• Responsible for providing the required support and J& J representation for vendors during audits including FDA, MHRA, EMA inspections
• Participate in investigations relating to vendor or license partner significant deviations and support development and tracking of any subsequent CAPAs resulting from the investigations
• Demonstration of strong financial acumen and responsible for vendor spend, project budgets and accounts payable tracking and monitoring
• Responsible for managing medical safety group budget including compliance with all company financial goals and objectives
• Exhibit strong analytical skills and leadership skills to provide solid business and product-focused conclusions and recommendations
• Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with internal and external business partners including executive management to meet tactical and strategic business needs

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelors degree
• Minimum of 9 years of business-related experience in a regulated environment
• Experience in one or more area(s) required: Medical Safety, Procurement, Supply Chain Source or Deliver functions, and Project Management
• Minimum 3 years experience interfacing with external vendors or suppliers
• Demonstrated experience working in matrix environment and leading cross-functional teams
• The ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written form
• Strong negotiation and networking skills
• Demonstrated problem solving ability
• Fluency in English

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced purchasing systems such as Ariba, SAP, eMarketPlace (eMP), Contracting and RFQ tools, and contracts databases such as Malbek
• A focused degree in life-sciences, finance, or healthcare field
• Applied knowledge of applicable regulations governing Pharmacovigilance
• Knowledge of other regulatory classifications such as medical device/combination products
• Process Excellence skills or training

What's in it for you

• Competitive Total Rewards Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups
• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.