Christopher Chung, C.P.M., CAPP

R&D Category and Site Sourcing Manager at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Judah Shleifer

I worked with Chris and was impressed by his professionalism. He understands professional service contracts and is able to identify potential risk opportunities. Chris offers valuable industry knowledge and his strategic and creative approach are crucial in adding value to your organization. I recommend Chris for working with spend managers, suppliers and contracts.

Anthony Tuccelli

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Chris at Pfizer and Wyeth on funding for many capital projects over several years. He is an extremely professional individual and a great help with financial and funding issues. Chris offers important industry knowledge for new construction projects. His team oriented approach was crucial in providing the financial support my projects required. I highly recommend Chris for any strategic sourcing or procurement role in Facilities Management or Engineering.

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Credentials

  • Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences
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    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Leading Inclusive Teams
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    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Regeneron
    • United States
    • Biotechnology
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • R&D Category and Site Sourcing Manager
      • Dec 2016 - Present

      Proactively drive sourcing activities in collaboration with stakeholders to complete sourcing and procurement objectives. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to implement and manage effective supplier relationships. Evaluate operational effectiveness and identify new processes that will make the sourcing and procurement process more efficient. Support the research community to identify and implement opportunities/processes to influence improvement in service… Show more Proactively drive sourcing activities in collaboration with stakeholders to complete sourcing and procurement objectives. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to implement and manage effective supplier relationships. Evaluate operational effectiveness and identify new processes that will make the sourcing and procurement process more efficient. Support the research community to identify and implement opportunities/processes to influence improvement in service, quality, delivery, and cost. Evaluate agreements and contracts to drive continuous value to the business unit. Educate stakeholders on Sourcing and Procurement policies and procedures. • Achieved approximately $12 million in savings in a 3 year period in categories of Next Generation Sequencing, Velocigene Technology, High Throughput Automation, Therapeutic Proteins, Bioprocessing and Lab Animals. • Negotiated a savings of $2,010,308 to support high throughput Next Generation Sequencing by leveraging our long-term business relationship and working with key stakeholders to scale up our exome capacity and genotyping into a single assay. • Support the research community to identify and implement opportunities/processes to influence improvement in service, quality, delivery, and cost. Evaluate agreements and contracts to drive continuous value to the business unit. Educate stakeholders on Sourcing and Procurement policies and procedures. Strategic Sourcing expertise in the following Therapeutic Focus Areas: Ophthalmology, Oncology, Inflammation and Immune Diseases, Muscle and Metabolism, Cardiovascular, BiSpecifics, Rear Diseases, Genetic Medicines, Aging, Pain, Skeletal Diseases, Synthetic Biology.

    • Senior Sourcing Specialist
      • Oct 2013 - Dec 2016

      I am now returning to the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Proud to be once again, contributing my sourcing and procurement expertise to the top biotech companies. Products that I have contributed to, Enbrel at Wyeth and now Eylea at Regeneron are products making great contribution to healthcare. Responsible for creating cost saving opportunities related to R&D for laboratory supplies, scientific equipment, and lab services, while ensuring the research community has all the… Show more I am now returning to the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Proud to be once again, contributing my sourcing and procurement expertise to the top biotech companies. Products that I have contributed to, Enbrel at Wyeth and now Eylea at Regeneron are products making great contribution to healthcare. Responsible for creating cost saving opportunities related to R&D for laboratory supplies, scientific equipment, and lab services, while ensuring the research community has all the necessary equipment and supplies required to produce the next blockbuster drug. The liaison between scientists, management and suppliers, I am providing significant value by supporting science to medicine with a passion for making people feel better.

  • EmblemHealth
    • United States
    • Insurance
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lead Sourcing Specialist
      • Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

      I have moved on to the health insurance industry in an effort to expand my skills and experience in strategic sourcing. Supporting EmblemHealth’s annual spend of approximately $350 million in goods and services. New commodities or categories in Professional Services, IT Services, Office Supplies, MRO, Compliance, Auditing, Benefits, Catering and other Special Projects. Managing Early Payment Discounts, Supplier Diversity, Sustainability and Green Initiatives. I have new experience… Show more I have moved on to the health insurance industry in an effort to expand my skills and experience in strategic sourcing. Supporting EmblemHealth’s annual spend of approximately $350 million in goods and services. New commodities or categories in Professional Services, IT Services, Office Supplies, MRO, Compliance, Auditing, Benefits, Catering and other Special Projects. Managing Early Payment Discounts, Supplier Diversity, Sustainability and Green Initiatives. I have new experience with disaster recovery and sourcing efforts as a result of Hurricane Sandy and being located in lower Manhattan. Experience includes negotiating replenishment of supplies and office renovations. Utilize PeopleSoft. Manage and administer contracts in a Compliance Legal Review System. Ability to make intelligent decisions on routine and non-routine problem situations. Function as a leader of cross functional teams, select, develop and administer contracts with suppliers for customized products and services. Lead the sourcing process, serve as the marketplace expert and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal terms and conditions for supplies and services. Conduct industry research, benchmark, identify and develop cost saving alternatives, evaluate findings and review recommendations and action plan with upper management. Communicate frequently with EmblemHealth internal customers and suppliers to determine current and future business needs, identifying and recommending possible substitutions or alternatives which have cost savings or additional value. Work closely with the contracts team to develop SOW’s and RFP’s for assigned commodities. Obtain supplier reports, product usage, annual YTD spend to maintain supplier accounts and control costs. Review orders for completeness, accuracy and compliance while ensuring policies are met. Show less I have moved on to the health insurance industry in an effort to expand my skills and experience in strategic sourcing. Supporting EmblemHealth’s annual spend of approximately $350 million in goods and services. New commodities or categories in Professional Services, IT Services, Office Supplies, MRO, Compliance, Auditing, Benefits, Catering and other Special Projects. Managing Early Payment Discounts, Supplier Diversity, Sustainability and Green Initiatives. I have new experience… Show more I have moved on to the health insurance industry in an effort to expand my skills and experience in strategic sourcing. Supporting EmblemHealth’s annual spend of approximately $350 million in goods and services. New commodities or categories in Professional Services, IT Services, Office Supplies, MRO, Compliance, Auditing, Benefits, Catering and other Special Projects. Managing Early Payment Discounts, Supplier Diversity, Sustainability and Green Initiatives. I have new experience with disaster recovery and sourcing efforts as a result of Hurricane Sandy and being located in lower Manhattan. Experience includes negotiating replenishment of supplies and office renovations. Utilize PeopleSoft. Manage and administer contracts in a Compliance Legal Review System. Ability to make intelligent decisions on routine and non-routine problem situations. Function as a leader of cross functional teams, select, develop and administer contracts with suppliers for customized products and services. Lead the sourcing process, serve as the marketplace expert and negotiate with suppliers to secure optimal terms and conditions for supplies and services. Conduct industry research, benchmark, identify and develop cost saving alternatives, evaluate findings and review recommendations and action plan with upper management. Communicate frequently with EmblemHealth internal customers and suppliers to determine current and future business needs, identifying and recommending possible substitutions or alternatives which have cost savings or additional value. Work closely with the contracts team to develop SOW’s and RFP’s for assigned commodities. Obtain supplier reports, product usage, annual YTD spend to maintain supplier accounts and control costs. Review orders for completeness, accuracy and compliance while ensuring policies are met. Show less

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head of Lab Supplies, Corporate Procurement
      • Jul 2012 - 2013

      Re-located to NYC in 2012. Responsible for purchasing Lab equipment, supplies and services. In my new role, I am identifing and evaluating suppliers, taking into consideration the researchers specifications and MSKCC standards. Supporting Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Labs, manage complicated RFP’s, negotiate high dollar contracts, define cost reduction objectives with internal clients, drive and align strategic sourcing solutions providing the financial foundation for cancer research.… Show more Re-located to NYC in 2012. Responsible for purchasing Lab equipment, supplies and services. In my new role, I am identifing and evaluating suppliers, taking into consideration the researchers specifications and MSKCC standards. Supporting Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Labs, manage complicated RFP’s, negotiate high dollar contracts, define cost reduction objectives with internal clients, drive and align strategic sourcing solutions providing the financial foundation for cancer research. Clinical experience includes establishing vendor relationships with Covance, JNJ, Abbott, Siemens, Roche, Mayo Clinic and Quest Diagnostics managing equipment, reagent agreements and scientific services. Other responsibilities include: - Establishing and leading teams of key stakeholders through the Corporate Procurement process to develop and implement sourcing strategies. - Managing the Lab Supplies category of spend, driving effective strategies to meet requirements of the whole organization. - Ensure that appropriate supplier agreements and relationships are in good standing and monitor, report, manage and continuously improve supplier performance. - Identify and managed new key stakeholders. Engage stakeholders and partners to define and meet or exceed business requirements and identify and manage savings targets. - Create detailed pre-negotiation plans, lead and participate in negotiation sessions with suppliers and conduct post negotiation debriefs and follow through plans. - Direct and supervise the activities of the staff for the complete ordering processing cycle. - Train, discipline and evaluate the performance of the lab equipment, supplies and services group, provide guidance, feedback, and oportunities to the staff for development. - Coordinate with internal and external customers to maintain effective positive working relationships. Show less Re-located to NYC in 2012. Responsible for purchasing Lab equipment, supplies and services. In my new role, I am identifing and evaluating suppliers, taking into consideration the researchers specifications and MSKCC standards. Supporting Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Labs, manage complicated RFP’s, negotiate high dollar contracts, define cost reduction objectives with internal clients, drive and align strategic sourcing solutions providing the financial foundation for cancer research.… Show more Re-located to NYC in 2012. Responsible for purchasing Lab equipment, supplies and services. In my new role, I am identifing and evaluating suppliers, taking into consideration the researchers specifications and MSKCC standards. Supporting Laboratory Medicine and Clinical Labs, manage complicated RFP’s, negotiate high dollar contracts, define cost reduction objectives with internal clients, drive and align strategic sourcing solutions providing the financial foundation for cancer research. Clinical experience includes establishing vendor relationships with Covance, JNJ, Abbott, Siemens, Roche, Mayo Clinic and Quest Diagnostics managing equipment, reagent agreements and scientific services. Other responsibilities include: - Establishing and leading teams of key stakeholders through the Corporate Procurement process to develop and implement sourcing strategies. - Managing the Lab Supplies category of spend, driving effective strategies to meet requirements of the whole organization. - Ensure that appropriate supplier agreements and relationships are in good standing and monitor, report, manage and continuously improve supplier performance. - Identify and managed new key stakeholders. Engage stakeholders and partners to define and meet or exceed business requirements and identify and manage savings targets. - Create detailed pre-negotiation plans, lead and participate in negotiation sessions with suppliers and conduct post negotiation debriefs and follow through plans. - Direct and supervise the activities of the staff for the complete ordering processing cycle. - Train, discipline and evaluate the performance of the lab equipment, supplies and services group, provide guidance, feedback, and oportunities to the staff for development. - Coordinate with internal and external customers to maintain effective positive working relationships. Show less

  • Pfizer
    • United States
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Site Procurement Mgr.
      • 2009 - 2012

      Strategic accomplishments are as follows: • Launched clinical services management of lab supplies to numerous sites, realized savings in logistics management, minimized shipping cost, reduced expired products and implemented electronic ordering that improved efficiency. Played key role in outsourcing scientific consulting services. Procured and sourced blood analyzers and blood products, negotiated equipment, service and reagent agreements. Experienced in managing academic… Show more Strategic accomplishments are as follows: • Launched clinical services management of lab supplies to numerous sites, realized savings in logistics management, minimized shipping cost, reduced expired products and implemented electronic ordering that improved efficiency. Played key role in outsourcing scientific consulting services. Procured and sourced blood analyzers and blood products, negotiated equipment, service and reagent agreements. Experienced in managing academic collaborations, aligning academic and research projects to make strategic procurement recommendations to internal business partners. • Successfully managed an RFP event that resulted in an award to a Small Disadvantaged business for pipette calibration services worth $100,000 per year with a 15% savings. I negotiated a spare parts agreement and led the supplier transformation efforts by communicating significant value across the entire company. • Led the laboratory equipment services strategic sourcing efforts for the Cambridge, MA sites, managing $6 million in spend, influencing key stakeholders to promote a FTE headcount model in lieu of traditional service agreements with individual suppliers. • In 2012, I was responsible for the transition of Pfizer’s most preferred supplier for laboratory supplies from VWR to Thermo Fisher Scientific, managing the on-line catalog, the managed inventory program and the on-site reps which is contributing to a savings of $30 million over 5 years. • Experienced in: SAP, SRM, JD Edwards, Computron, ARIBA, JIT, FDA, FCPA, cGMP and ISO 9000. • Category Sourcing Manager for liquid handling equipment, products and accessories, utilizing Ariba on-line ordering tool, contributing to our departments $14 million per year savings goal. • Pfizer/Wyeth Global Business Director said: “Your hard work has been key to the various ways we have been able to change how procurement works at Wyeth.”

    • Procurement Mgr.
      • 2004 - Oct 2009

      • Manage Global Operations and Facilities department savings of over $1.3 million per year in operations, engineering and consulting services. • Drove initiative to introduce and execute on-line catalog ordering, leveraging preferred suppliers and implementation of the Supplier Resource Management (SRM) module of SAP. • Led procurement teams to launch the outsourcing of all procurement and accounting administration transactions to Accenture @ India and managing on-site sourcing… Show more • Manage Global Operations and Facilities department savings of over $1.3 million per year in operations, engineering and consulting services. • Drove initiative to introduce and execute on-line catalog ordering, leveraging preferred suppliers and implementation of the Supplier Resource Management (SRM) module of SAP. • Led procurement teams to launch the outsourcing of all procurement and accounting administration transactions to Accenture @ India and managing on-site sourcing specialist to meet cost saving goals. • Implemented several Just-In-Time on-site supplier managed service programs to reduce cost, improve productivity and support Discovery Operations, allowing researchers to spend more time on research than purchasing administration. • Diligently work to ensure procurement policies and procedures comply with the stringent requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), which includes leveraging preferred suppliers, competitively bid where appropriate and reducing corporate risk and liability. • Direct the purchases of HPLC Systems, mass spectrometers, imaging stations, liquid handling systems, microscopes, blood analyzers, fume hoods, centrifuges, incubators, freezers, robots, and negotiate chemical supply agreements.

  • Argose, Inc.
    • Waltham, MA
    • Purchasing Agent
      • Mar 2001 - Jan 2004

      Plan and direct all purchasing for a start up biotechnology company in the business of non-invasive glucose monitors for diabetics. Report to CFO. •Work with regulatory personnel to ensure purchasing compliance with FDA requirements. •Created Purchasing Department and wrote all procurement procedures. Negotiated blanket agreements and software licenses. Increased cost control by introducing electronic purchasing. •Played key role in product computer/software upgrades for… Show more Plan and direct all purchasing for a start up biotechnology company in the business of non-invasive glucose monitors for diabetics. Report to CFO. •Work with regulatory personnel to ensure purchasing compliance with FDA requirements. •Created Purchasing Department and wrote all procurement procedures. Negotiated blanket agreements and software licenses. Increased cost control by introducing electronic purchasing. •Played key role in product computer/software upgrades for scientific equipment and negotiating agreements to meet deadlines. •CFO said, “Chris understands priorities and operates within limited resources with a willingness to seek approval and review from senior management for major purchases.” Show less Plan and direct all purchasing for a start up biotechnology company in the business of non-invasive glucose monitors for diabetics. Report to CFO. •Work with regulatory personnel to ensure purchasing compliance with FDA requirements. •Created Purchasing Department and wrote all procurement procedures. Negotiated blanket agreements and software licenses. Increased cost control by introducing electronic purchasing. •Played key role in product computer/software upgrades for… Show more Plan and direct all purchasing for a start up biotechnology company in the business of non-invasive glucose monitors for diabetics. Report to CFO. •Work with regulatory personnel to ensure purchasing compliance with FDA requirements. •Created Purchasing Department and wrote all procurement procedures. Negotiated blanket agreements and software licenses. Increased cost control by introducing electronic purchasing. •Played key role in product computer/software upgrades for scientific equipment and negotiating agreements to meet deadlines. •CFO said, “Chris understands priorities and operates within limited resources with a willingness to seek approval and review from senior management for major purchases.” Show less

  • Abbott
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Buyer
      • 2000 - 2001

      $150,000 signing authority. Medical Devices, glucose monitors for diabetics. Managed PCX Meter. Interacted with Engineering, Marketing and Customer Service to meet deadlines and FDA regulations, Spearheaded $40,000 monthly savings by initiating refurbish program that involved salvaging high cost parts from returned units and reusing them in new units. Monitored procurement of PCB assemblies, fabricated plastics and four-color print using Oracle. When I started, Abbott Labs… Show more $150,000 signing authority. Medical Devices, glucose monitors for diabetics. Managed PCX Meter. Interacted with Engineering, Marketing and Customer Service to meet deadlines and FDA regulations, Spearheaded $40,000 monthly savings by initiating refurbish program that involved salvaging high cost parts from returned units and reusing them in new units. Monitored procurement of PCB assemblies, fabricated plastics and four-color print using Oracle. When I started, Abbott Labs had recently purchased Medisense. The management at Medisense left to start another company calleed "Argose, Inc." I was recruited to participate in a biotech start up in the business of non-invasibe glucose monitors for diabetics. Show less $150,000 signing authority. Medical Devices, glucose monitors for diabetics. Managed PCX Meter. Interacted with Engineering, Marketing and Customer Service to meet deadlines and FDA regulations, Spearheaded $40,000 monthly savings by initiating refurbish program that involved salvaging high cost parts from returned units and reusing them in new units. Monitored procurement of PCB assemblies, fabricated plastics and four-color print using Oracle. When I started, Abbott Labs… Show more $150,000 signing authority. Medical Devices, glucose monitors for diabetics. Managed PCX Meter. Interacted with Engineering, Marketing and Customer Service to meet deadlines and FDA regulations, Spearheaded $40,000 monthly savings by initiating refurbish program that involved salvaging high cost parts from returned units and reusing them in new units. Monitored procurement of PCB assemblies, fabricated plastics and four-color print using Oracle. When I started, Abbott Labs had recently purchased Medisense. The management at Medisense left to start another company calleed "Argose, Inc." I was recruited to participate in a biotech start up in the business of non-invasibe glucose monitors for diabetics. Show less

  • IBM
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Material Planner
      • 1996 - 2000

      Strengthened procurement by leading teams in supply chain management, quality improvement, manage and negotiate CD replication, Media, Marketing, 4 color print and advised on database Lotus Notes enhancements for North American Software Mfg. Extensive print buying experience. Accountable for release, manufacture and distribution of 20+ IBM and Lotus product lines, including such high-visibility titles as IBM ViaVoice, Lotus Notes, Domino, SmartSuite and 123. Sourcing achievements… Show more Strengthened procurement by leading teams in supply chain management, quality improvement, manage and negotiate CD replication, Media, Marketing, 4 color print and advised on database Lotus Notes enhancements for North American Software Mfg. Extensive print buying experience. Accountable for release, manufacture and distribution of 20+ IBM and Lotus product lines, including such high-visibility titles as IBM ViaVoice, Lotus Notes, Domino, SmartSuite and 123. Sourcing achievements included work to secure ViaVoice microphones from China, requiring close collaboration with customs, brokers and freight forwarders. Served as Quality Improvement Team Leader, reporting to General Manager. Also served as ISO 9000 Internal Auditor, wrote material planning manual for new hires. Interviewed new hires & candidates. Show less Strengthened procurement by leading teams in supply chain management, quality improvement, manage and negotiate CD replication, Media, Marketing, 4 color print and advised on database Lotus Notes enhancements for North American Software Mfg. Extensive print buying experience. Accountable for release, manufacture and distribution of 20+ IBM and Lotus product lines, including such high-visibility titles as IBM ViaVoice, Lotus Notes, Domino, SmartSuite and 123. Sourcing achievements… Show more Strengthened procurement by leading teams in supply chain management, quality improvement, manage and negotiate CD replication, Media, Marketing, 4 color print and advised on database Lotus Notes enhancements for North American Software Mfg. Extensive print buying experience. Accountable for release, manufacture and distribution of 20+ IBM and Lotus product lines, including such high-visibility titles as IBM ViaVoice, Lotus Notes, Domino, SmartSuite and 123. Sourcing achievements included work to secure ViaVoice microphones from China, requiring close collaboration with customs, brokers and freight forwarders. Served as Quality Improvement Team Leader, reporting to General Manager. Also served as ISO 9000 Internal Auditor, wrote material planning manual for new hires. Interviewed new hires & candidates. Show less

Education

  • Northeastern University
    Associate's degree, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
  • University of New Haven
    Bachelor's degree, Management Science

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