Global External Supply Leader - Leiden, NL; Mechelen, BE

Pleased to meet you, we are Galapagos, a dynamic growing Biotech company with offices across Europe and in the US, headquartered in Mechelen, Belgium.

We’re in the business of changing lives. In our quest to discover and develop life-improving medicines we go where no one has ever gone before. In every challenge we face, we see new opportunities. We pioneer for patients. We need thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters. Collaborative innovators and perseverant idealists. We need the best-in-class. In other words, we need you: The ‘make-it-happener’.

We are looking for a Global External Supply Leader - Leiden, NL; Mechelen, BE

Scope of the job

Overall responsible for external supply operations executed by external suppliers.

Your role

• Manage the supplier relationship of the different external suppliers (contract manufacturers). Act as internal GLPG point of contact for external supply related issues.
• Install and chair fit-to-purpose governances with external suppliers and internal GLPG departments to ensure alignment and effective communication between all stakeholders involved.
• Support Quality Assurance in the GMP compliance of external supplier including the management of complaints, deviations, CAPAs and audits with external suppliers.
• Support technical operation departments in the life cycle management activities involving external suppliers
• Support finance in delivering budget forecasting for external supply activities
• Ensure forecasting and ordering process is performed in line with contractual obligations with external suppliers
• Define and follow-up on external supply KPIs
• Perform selection of new external suppliers and other partners required in the supply chain process

Support in the negotiation of contractual agreements with external suppliers. The Global External Supply Leader works with regional and global supply chain representatives, regional and local technical operations departments, QA, Finance, Procurement and Legal departments

Who are you?

• Master degree in sciences or equivalent by experience
• General knowledge in pharmaceutical supply chain processes
• 5 years of proven experience in working with external suppliers (contract manufacturers) in pharmaceutical business
• General knowledge of GMP requirements
• Supplier negotiation skills
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams
• Ability to actively listen and engage in constructive communication with the different team members.
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent team player
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills required. 

What’s in it for you ?

At Galapagos, we prioritize your continuous growth and development, fostering a culture of empowerment. Our employees are the driving force behind our mission to lead in pharmaceutical research and innovation.

We offer a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment with strong focus on your health and well-being. Join us in our journey towards sustainability, as we strive to make a lasting impact on both the industry and the planet.

We are Galapagos: together we can make it happen…!

Galapagos is dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. We strictly prohibit discrimination against any employee or job applicant based on personal characteristics that are unrelated to their job.

Base compensation for this position ranges from USD205.800 to USD382800 gross per year. Actual base compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, job-related knowledge, demonstrated skills and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify base salary ranges at any time.

In addition, this position is eligible for participation in both Galapagos’ performance bonus plan and long-term incentive program. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support important moments in life