Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Manager-(Pharma/Med Device exp Req'd)

At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.

Neurocrine Biosciencesis a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visitneurocrine.com, and follow the company onLinkedIn,XandFacebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

About the Role:

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• Implements and oversees the process to conduct comprehensive risk assessments of third parties

• Implements and oversees the process to proactively identify and mitigate third party-related risks

• Analyze data to identify risks and trends, providing oversight and guidance during risk assessment and reporting

• Develop, implement, and maintain the TPRM framework, policies, and procedures

• Oversee the end-to-end risk assessment process and manage business relationships across the company as it relates to TPRM

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

• Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders to influence and strategically manage the TPRM process

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business units, subject matter experts, and internal risk groups

• Provide risk consulting in terms of risk assessment and effective challenge to multiple business areas

• Communicate risk assessment results with third parties and track mitigation efforts

• Manage on-boarding and off-boarding of third parties

• Provide risk related inputs for development of category strategies

• Conduct periodic third-party business reviews and maintain awareness of the external marketplace

• Oversee due diligence process for high and critical risk vendors

• Synthesize risk and performance-related data into holistic assessments of assigned third parties

• Prepare standard and ad-hoc reporting for TPRM and Enterprise Risk Management committees leveraging the current reporting capabilities in Audit Board

• Communicate effectively with senior management and the Audit Committee on TPRM activities

• Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to TPRM

• Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance TPRM processes and introduce innovative approaches

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and identify efficiencies related to TPRM and supplier management

• Develop and maintain KPI's where applicable in conjunction with the Sourcing team

• Lead or participate in supplier relationship management activities in conjunction with the Sourcing team

• Manage other procurement or sourcing team members, if necessary, on specific projects

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement, Business, or Management required and 6+ years' experience in a sourcing, procurement or supply chain. Biotech / Pharmaceutical experience preferred OR

• Masters degree in Supply Chain/Operations or MBA preferred and 4+ years of similar experience noted above

• ISM, APICS or Lean certifications a plus

• Customer-focused with risk assessment, analytical problem solving and training skills.

• Ability to multi-task, and work at a fast pace with a high degree of accuracy. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

• Continuous improvement mindset to develop new processes or enhance existing ones.

• Demonstrated organizational, time and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently and accomplish goals with minimal supervision.

• Able to effectively communicate data-driven results and recommendations to senior leaders of all functions at all levels within the company

• Ability to network with key contacts outside own area of expertise

• Requires understanding of how the team / work area relates to other related areas and uses that knowledge to improve efficiency and produce high-quality work on problems with cross-functional impact in respect to TPRM

• Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems/problems relating to TPRM process and associated systems.

• Frequently works cross-functionally as the representative for TPRM process and associated systems.

• Experience in TPRM and the identification and management of operational risk

• Experience in category management principles, supplier relationship management and negotiation skills

• Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AI

• ERP System expertise with Coupa, Agiloft and PowerBI experience a plus.

• Understanding of data analysis

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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