Job Description

Third Party Risk Due Diligence Associate Specialist

Position Description:

Supplier Development & Performance Management Third Party Risk Due Diligence

The Supplier Development & Performance Management (SD&PM) team ensures delivery of reliable, compliant goods and services from compliant suppliers to enable an uninterrupted supply of our Company’s products and services to our patients. The Third-Party Risk Due Diligence Assoc. Specialist’s

Primary Roles include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with external suppliers to ensure completion of the supplier due diligence assessments in a timely manner.
• Tracking, reviewing and evaluating completed supplier due diligence assessments.
• Engaging procurement requestors and business areas to communicate risks, educate them on the risks & mitigation plans. Seek approval and acceptance.
• Implementing and tracking supplier mitigation plans to completion.
• Partnering with functional areas about red flags

Position Qualifications:

Education Minimum Requirement:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related field

Required experience and skills:

• Proficient communication skills and ability to interact with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Detail oriented and project management skills
• Service Mindset and Growth mindset
• Ability to follow processes and assist with process improvement initiatives
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and leverage expertise from other internal departments
• Problem solving and ability to develop corrective and preventative actions
• Appreciation and respect for diversity of thought and inclusion
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English

Preferred experience and skills

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical / life science operations
• Knowledge of risks related to: data privacy, bribery & corruption, finance, ESG, IT, intellectual property, pharmacovigilance and conflict minerals.
• Some experience in Procurement, Compliance, Quality, Technical, or Manufacturing/Operations

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Business Process Standardization, Demand Management, Detail-Oriented, Efficiency Management, Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Process Improvements, Production Scheduling, Risk Management, Supplier Development Programs, Supplier Performance Management (PM), Supplier Relationship Management, Writing Technical Documents

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

na

Job Posting End Date:

11/16/2026

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