Associate Director_R2R

Job Title : Senior Manager / Associate Director, R2R GPO

Department Title : Finance

CA or CPA mandate and Only from product based pharma company.

The Senior Manager / Associate Director of R2R GPO is responsible for the strategic ownership, standardization, and continuous

improvement of the global R2R processes across the organization. This role will lead cross-functional efforts to

optimize process efficiency, drive compliance, and deliver best-in-class service, aligning with organizational

objectives. The GPO will also ensure strong partnerships with regional leads, business units, and external

service providers to enhance process performance and maintain governance.

Key Operational Aspects

Key operational aspects of the R2R GPO Director role include overseeing global policy adherence, leveraging

performance analytics, mitigating risks, and enhancing customer experience both internal and external, all while

managing a high volume of global transactions. The Senior Manager will lead a cross-functional team to uphold

robust global controls, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement in

process performance.

This role entails deploying advanced technologies to streamline processes, and contributing to strategic

initiatives aimed at cost efficiency and value creation. The Senior Manager will work closely with internal and

external stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s leadership in process management and supplier

engagement.

By providing strategic direction and fostering operational excellence, the R2R GPO Senior Manager will play a

pivotal role in advancing the company’s global financial operations and driving sustainable success.

Key Responsibilities and Major Duties

1. Strategic Ownership &Governance :

o Develop and execute the global R2R strategy to align with organizational goals and priorities.

o Define and enforce global R2R policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring adherence to

local regulations and requirements.

o Act as the global escalation point for R2R-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and

stakeholder satisfactions.

2. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement :

o Drive process standardization and harmonization across regions, leveraging technology and

best practices.

o Identify opportunities to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce costs, and improve cycle times within

R2R processes.

o Lead digital transformation initiatives, such as automation, AI, and analytics tools, to enhance

process capabilities.

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Performance Management :

o Conduct regular reviews of process performance with Stakeholders, identifying and addressing

gaps or opportunities for improvement.

3. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

o Partner with Finance, IT, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of R2R

process into end–to– end operations.

o Build strong relationships with external service providers.

4. Risk Management & Compliance :

o Ensure compliance with all internal policies, external regulations, and audit requirements

related to R2R processes.

o Develop and maintain a strong internal control framework to mitigate risks within the R2R

function.

5. Leadership & Team Development :

o Mentor and guide regional R2R leads and teams. Fostering a culture of accountability.

Collaboration, and continuous learning.

o Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of process changes across the

organization.

Successful candidates will possess excellent leadership skills and ability to gain a clear understanding of the

business dynamics in each market, collaborate in a cross functional structure, and to inspire and motivate

team members to deliver exceptional results.

A minimum of 10 years of experience is required, with 6+ years in financial management leadership roles,

preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.

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