ROCIO N. SALAZAR

Single point of contact for R&D Procurement within Respiratory and Immunology (R&I) Clinical Operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to provide therapeutic area input and strategic insights for the development and implementation of long-term category plans for optimal portfolio delivery, maximizing Procurement's value.

• Delivered value to Roche by leveraging market knowledge, subject matter expertise and business insights in the procurement of goods and services, and the management of Roche’s third party spend. Patient Centricity and Engagement SME (Category Management) and Study Design SME.
• Led the sourcing process for early and late-phase clinical trials, to improve value, minimize risk, and ensure quality & cost effectiveness.
• Manage contract lifecycle, including negotiation of contracts and change orders.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify, manage, escalate, and resolve issues related to supplier performance.

• Provided strategic vision for the development of R&D innovative solutions.
• Led clinical innovation by partnering with stakeholders to co-create, deliver, implement and enhance solutions for complex business challenges and opportunities.
• Advised key stakeholders on supply market dynamics and leading practices, while assessing complex niche requests.

• Led global sourcing planning and execution to provide cost effective, sustainable solutions for R&D, optimizing the total value generated from the supplier base
• Worked with cross-functional project teams to advance the development of various pulmonary dosage products
• Identified and managed goods and service vendors with consideration for regulatory and compliance requirements
• Identified and mitigated project risks and escalated to key stakeholders
• Prepared marketing material for CPhI trade shows.

• Aligned the R&D project portfolio with corporate objectives by developing strategic plans, high-level risk mitigation strategies; and allocating resources for in-house and contract development projects
• Provided overall portfolio and project management leadership to ensure the successful planning, execution and delivery of all projects / initiatives assigned to the portfolio
• Developed project strategic and work plans, project schedules, and budgets
• Facilitated the integration of business, legal, regulatory and scientific information and assessed it’s impact on project’s strategy.

• Managed all aspects of export/import activities and FDA/ CFIA regulatory requirements and international trade transactions
• Sourced and contracted international logistic services and customs brokerage services, negotiated contract terms and monitored vendor performance.
• Ensured compliance with CFIA / FDA regulations.

• Managed the export department and developed new markets
• Analysed feasibility of international activity and prospected clients

• Conducted product development for the photographic and radiographic industries
• Managed resources and project budgets.