Ryan Romack, Mba Email & Phone Number

West Chester, PA, US

Drive sourcing and contracting strategies of large molecules from commercialization thru post NDA launch by obtaining sponsorship and leading cross-functional teams Develop and implement robust sourcing strategies that link to core business deliverables while leveraging the marketplace and supplier communityDevelop and maintain strong relationships with.

• Providing high quality analytical analysis, strategic analysis, and insight into suppliers and markets
• Preparing and supporting pre-negotiation planning, live negotiations as well as leading and conducting RFIs, RFP/Qs, e-auctions and quotation analysis and cost modeling
• Conducting extensive Master Service Agreement negotiations
• Conducting effective risk assessments & establishing appropriate risk mitigation plans
• Supporting top enterprise supplier relationships with scope of +$300 million in annual spend
• Driving execution of strategic initiatives including external manufacturing sustainability programs on Scope 3 Emissions reduction

• Conduct market analysis and co-lead sourcing project encompassing start to end supply chain for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients & Key Intermediates as part of global savings initiative
• Ensure supply of critical products and drive value through contract negotiation
• Manage supplier relationships with 6 key API suppliers and support Focus Factory team members including quality, engineering, production planning, and continuous improvement

• Led cross-functional sourcing teams for both commercial and pipeline drug substance and drug product to evaluate and site programs with contract manufacturing organizations and contract research organizations including.
• Negotiated contracts with strategic suppliers, developed financial modeling tool to facilitate discussion with cost savings over $24 MM, and executed contract amendments following negotiation outcomes
• Managed Third Party Risk relationship with top enterprise suppliers through risk mitigation actions, such as rollout of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Ethics and Compliance assessments
• Developed category strategies in preparation of Strategic Sourcing Council (SSC) and ongoing strategic planning efforts for Global Operations Sourcing Large Molecule Biologics, Vaccines, and Devices
• Created new tool with cross-functional team to simplify budgeting and forecasting for Non-Commercial Drug Spend
• Established a standard business process with cross-functional team that integrates a comprehensive evaluation for Analytical Siting throughout the full lifecycle of the Sourcing Business Process

• Drove innovation strategy with cross-functional sprint team, leading creation of network, process, and tools by understanding and executing on business needs
• Developed dashboards using Spotfire and Qlik Sense technologies for leadership to assess strategic performance
• Streamlined decision making in Process, Operations & Strategy team through development of technology, sustainability, facilities performance & design operating model
• Experimented with new platform for sharing knowledge across the organization using AGILE methodology
• Brought awareness to strategic initiatives through establishment of GWES Project Management Office

Torrance, CA, US

• Contractor for Merck & Co., Inc. within GWES ( Global Workplace Enterprise Services) Technology and Innovation
• Lead project to standardize how clients access and understand service offerings in order to strength client experience and promote GWES globally
• Design and pilot GWES service catalogue using SharePoint technology

• Led CI project to improve sustainability of IT/FM Ownership & Funding model and timeliness of surrounding process following Lean Six Sigma DMAIC process
• Obtained Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
• Created content and maintained Sharepoint Continuous Improvement Community of Practice site
• Conducted focus group to assess the health of the community and evaluate its contributions to members and the organization
• Led community redesign effort to incorporate new design concepts and community programs
• Facilitated continuous improvement events such as awards ceremonies, workshops, and training

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• Developed method for testing pH for Non-Aqueous and Mixed to support product stability studies for challenging formulations
• Presented poster at internal conference regarding pH testing
• Conducted Megatron Directional Stability studies, such as HPLC, viscosity, weight loss, and pH
• Created impurities database cataloging known HPLC data and structure for known impurities
• Lead Microlax pH studies for T0, 2.5 days, and 15 days study
• Determined method accuracy for Bottletop Dispenser equipment to support stability studies

• Launched Vibe Pediatrics pump; controlled all Manufacturing procedures for related PQs and coordinated release with project leader and other departments
• Created Manufacturing procedures for Animas Arabic Vibe Performance Qualification to introduce pump into Saudi Arabia market
• Piloted Training Within Industry formatting for picture process maps as part of a Johnson & Johnson initiative
• Lead Troubleshooting and Replacement process optimization; designed new procedures and layout to reduce touch time, increase output, and incorporate newly designed Engineering test system
• Headed Kaizen meeting to address CAPA and NCs with Process Excellence Leader; directed immediate actions and implemented new process to achieve long term goal of prevention
• Collected data for possible Refurbishment process and ultimately determined the viability of the intended process

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics And Supply Chain Management Concentration