Third Party Risk Due Diligence Senior Specialist

Job title: Third Party Risk Due Diligence Senior Specialist

Company: MSD


Job description: Job DescriptionThe 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 Sr. Specialist’sPrimary 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 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

Education Minimum Requirement:

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

Required experience and skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, Compliance, Quality, Technical, or Manufacturing/Operations
• Additional language skills are welcome in Japanese, German, Spanish, Italian, French
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to create engaging and informative PowerPoint slides.
• Experience in presenting complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, both internally and externally.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Ability to follow processes and assist with process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization and leverage expertise from other internal departments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Appreciation and respect for diversity of thought and inclusion.
• Service Mindset and Growth mindset.
• Strategic thinking capabilities to align departmental goals with organizational objectives.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred experience and skills

• 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 offer:

• Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
• Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)
• Pension and health insurance contributions
• Internal reward system plus referral programme
• 5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
• Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
• Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes
• Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
• Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more

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Location: Praha

Job date: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:47:53 GMT

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