Job Description

Third Party Risk Due Diligence Sr. Specialist (Japanese Speaker)

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista\xe2\x80\x99s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).
• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Responsibilities 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 business areas to communicate risks, educate them on the risks & mitigation plans. Seek approval and acceptance.

• Implementing and tracking supplier mitigation plans to completion

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for routine mitigation plans

• Consulting with functional areas for high or complex risk mitigation plans

• Assist with authoring department play book and leading process improvements related to Third Party due diligence

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• BS/BA degree in Business, Engineering, Science or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, Compliance, Quality, Technical, or Manufacturing/Operations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Service Mindset and Growth mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Ability to follow processes and lead 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.
• Fluency in either Japanese
• Lean Six Sigma certification (e.g. Green Belt / Black Belt) or equivalent demonstrated process improvement experience
• Knowledge of cGxPs and pharmaceutical / life science operations
• Specialized knowledge of Privacy, security, IT, Finance risks
• Knowledge of Power BI to track and enhance department metrics

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us \xe2\x80\x94 and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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