- Develop and deploy global category and risk strategy- Lead cross-functional global category team- Strategically source materials to optimize portfolio and realize savings - Lead supplier relationship for key accounts- Manage risk to ensure continuity of supply - Negotiate effective agreements to maximize value - Advise on key business decisions at executive level

- Established and led Pharma Direct Materials Risk Program - Developed risk and sustainability KPIs and drove initiatives with key suppliers- Led change management and trained on new processes, tools and methodology- Designed live dashboards for unprecedented global risk visibility- Created audit guidelines and performed supplier risk/business continuity audits internationally- Built and led Roche global crisis response for disruptive events (COVID, supplier facility loss etc.)

- Served as an active member of the Leadership Team, advising at executive level- Established annual operating rhythm and drove goal setting- Developed KPI dashboard and communication plan - Collaborated with cross-functional global stakeholders to develop strategies

- Managed and developed direct reports to maximize in-house productivity- Defined and ensured delivery of team KPIs- Developed, refined and implemented strategic direction- Led cross-functional initiative to reduce contract cycle times - Drafted team templates and alternative language playbooks - Identified opportunities to out-source repeatable activities

- Negotiated complex language and budget matters for international clinical research agreements