Job Summary

The Global Process Owner (GPO) Procure to Pay is an enabler of successful transformation for a defined end-to-end process. As the GPO, they are accountable for strategic decisions in driving end-to-end improvement and standardization in their respective end-to-end process across functions, business units and geographies (globally). Global Process Owners act as key partners in shaping how business functions operate and evolve to meet Daiichi Sankyo's strategic priorities. Global Process Owners help translate high-level corporate strategy into operational reality, driving sustainable business success. They are also accountable for greater process transparency, process performance, improved controls, reduced error rates, better stakeholder alignment and efficient change management for process improvement efforts. To be successful in this role, they must be able to think strategically; anticipate, analyze and solve complex problems; design and improve processes continuously; implement technology-enabled solutions; build strong relationships through excellent relationship building and communication; and navigate change with ease aligned with business needs. The GPO demonstrates the ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholders without direct line authority. Navigates complex organizational dynamics by building trust, fostering collaboration, and leveraging strong communication and interpersonal skills to achieve shared goals. Skilled at motivating and guiding teams through persuasion, consensus-building, and relationship management rather than formal hierarchical power. The Global Process Owner (GPO) Purchase-to-Pay requires as key success factors: - Comprehensive knowledge of the end-to-end Procure to Pay (P2P) process, including requisitioning, purchasing, invoice processing, payment, and supplier relationship management. - Proven understanding of compliance requirements, internal controls, and regulatory standards relevant to procurement and finance within a global pharmaceutical environment. - Familiarity with applicable IT systems and tools supporting P2P workflows, such as purchase order systems and ERP platforms. - Ability to analyze process performance, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure alignment with corporate policies and procedures.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Ownership and Accountability

• Responsible for the end-to-end management and continuous improvement of a specific global process within the organization.

Process Design and Standardization

• Ensure that the process is designed to meet organizational goals and is standardized across all relevant regions and functions.
• Architect and design cross-functional end-to-end process enforcing organization-wide consistency and standardization of the process.
• Integrate requirements from all process participants including business/functional units and ensure best-possible process from an overarching company perspective.
• Establish transparency on responsibilities of each function / unit for the full end-to-end process and ensure documentation is up to date

Compliance and Governance

• Ensures that the process complies with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including overseeing the creation, review, and approval of related global corporate documents.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with various stakeholders including Compliance, Legal, Quality Assurance, and Business Process Owners to align process requirements and improvements.

Performance Monitoring

• Monitors process performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) and drives corrective actions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Define and monitor KPIs for end-to-end execution across functions and units for desired process outcome and performance by coordinating all process steps end-to-end.

Training and Support

• Facilitate training and provide guidance to ensure consistent process execution globally.

Document Management

• Oversee the development and maintenance of global corporate documents such as Global Corporate Policies (GCPOLs) and Global Administrative Operating Procedures (GCAOPs), ensuring proper use of templates and adherence to document lifecycle requirements.
• These responsibilities ensure that the global processes are effectively managed and aligned with Daiichi Sankyo’s strategic objectives and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities Continued

Qualifications

Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Relevant field (e.g., business or operations management) required Master's Degree preferred

Experience Qualifications
7 or More Years relevant experience in Procurement / Finance sector, preferably with management experience be it direct or indirect required
7 or More Years Management experience be it direct or indirect preferred
5+ years people management experience preferred preferred
Sound knowledge of finance processes, in particular procurement, accounting and invoice processing preferred
Implemented technology-enabled solutions to support process improvements preferred
Demonstrable experience in driving efficiency, enhancing processes, and strengthening policies at a strategic level, ensuring that operational practices are robust and future-proof preferred
Experience in effectively partnering with teams specializing in RPA, AI and ML implementations preferred
Previously shown flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and priorities preferred
Experience improving processes through standardization, harmonization and automation preferred
Proven track record of driving cost avoidance, cost reduction and value engineering initiatives that align to enterprise goals and develop operational excellence preferred
Developed and experience in communicating comprehensive process strategies, securing buy-in from cross-functional internal teams and external partners preferred


Licenses Qualifications
CPA or advanced certifications in process management (e.g., Lean Six Sigma or Business Process Modelling and Notation) preferred

Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. International travel to Regional GloBuS Regional Service Centres in Tokyo, Munich/Lisbon and Basking Ridge

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