R&D Contract and Procurement officer Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi)

Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is a collaborative, patients’ needs-driven, non-profit drug research and development (R&D) organization that is developing new treatments for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). DNDi ‘s mission is to improve the quality of life and the health of people suffering from neglected diseases by using an alternative model to develop drugs for these diseases and by ensuring equitable access to new and field-relevant health tools.

DNDi manages hundreds of contracts with numerous partners around the world, ranging from academia, biotechs, pharmas public institutions or CROs.
The identification and selection process of partners and contracts requires examining various factors, including intrinsic technical expertise, experience to work with virtual organizations, streamlined communication and reporting, as well as a genuine interest to contribute to develop drugs for NTDs.

DNDi is looking for a R&D Contract and Procurement officer

Position’s Main Tasks:

° Contribute to define procurement and contract management policies.
o Throughout the organization, identify needs, and analyze and compare current service providers on quality, delivery, price, location, etc.
o Develop and implement procurement processes.
o Identify and evaluate additional service providers, organize due diligence with R&D and the help of consultants.
o Support/lead tender procedures, in close collaboration with the R&D team.
o Feed and manage Service Provider’s Database. Suggest improvements and integration with other DNDi databases.
o Prepare and assist in contract structuring and negotiations.
o Track and audit performance.
o Assist Legal Officer in managing contract’s circulation and cure of the Contracts database.

Professional Background:

- 3-5 years professional experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in procurement/selection/audit of service providers
- Good interpersonal skills and good ability and willingness to learn
- Excellent organizational skills

Education:

- Financial/commercial BA/MA
- Fluent in French and English

To apply
Please send via email only a letter explaining why you are applying for this position and an up-to-date copy of your CV/resume to Ms. Beatrice Mouton, bmouton@dndi.org.
For the full position description and additional information about DNDi please visit our website at www.dndi.org
Accepting applications until 10th February 2012
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.