- The Senior Manager of R2R GPO is responsible for the strategic ownership, standardization, and continuous improvement of the global R2R processes across the organization.

- This role will lead cross-functional efforts to optimize process efficiency, drive compliance, and deliver best-in-class service, aligning with organizational objectives.

- The GPO will also ensure strong partnerships with regional leads, business units, and external service providers to enhance process performance and maintain governance.

Key Operational Aspects:

- Key operational aspects of the R2R GPO Director role include overseeing global policy adherence, leveraging performance analytics, mitigating risks, and enhancing customer experience both internal and external, all while managing a high volume of global transactions.

- The Senior Manager will lead a cross-functional team to uphold robust global controls, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement in process performance.

- This role entails deploying advanced technologies to streamline processes, and contributing to strategic initiatives aimed at cost efficiency and value creation.

- The Senior Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the organization's leadership in process management and supplier engagement.

- By providing strategic direction and fostering operational excellence, the R2R GPO Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's global financial operations and driving sustainable success.

Key Responsibilities And Major Duties:

Strategic Ownership & Governance.

- Develop and execute the global R2R strategy to align with organizational goals and priorities.

- Define and enforce global R2R policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring adherence to local regulations and requirements.

- Act as the global escalation point for R2R-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder satisfactions.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement.

- Drive process standardization and harmonization across regions, leveraging technology and best practices.

- Identify opportunities to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve cycle times within R2R processes.

- Lead digital transformation initiatives, such as automation, AI, and analytics tools, to enhance process capabilities.

Performance Management.

- Conduct regular reviews of process performance with Stakeholders, identifying and addressing gaps or opportunities for improvement.

- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management.

- Partner with Finance, IT, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of R2R process into end-toend operations.

- Build strong relationships with external service providers.

Risk Management & Compliance.

- Ensure compliance with all internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements related to R2R processes.

- Develop and maintain a strong internal control framework to mitigate risks within the R2R function.

Leadership & Team Development.

- Mentor and guide regional R2R leads and teams.

- Fostering a culture of accountability.

- Collaboration, and continuous learning.

- Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of process changes across the organization.

- A minimum of 10 years of experience is required, with 6+ years in financial management leadership roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.