Joanne Mossucco, CPM
Senior Director Clinical Outsourcing, Contracts and Vendor Management at IO Biotech- Claim this Profile
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Gayle Heffernan
I highly recommend Joanne as I have worked with her for 5 years at DSI. She was a collaborative resource to QA supporting the QA objectives. Joanne’s team were solid gate keepers of the vendor relationship with QA by ensuring the vendors were signing the quality agreements and permitting DSI QA to perform the required audits. Joanne gave QA access to the procurement computerized system for transparency on the vendor contract and status to the QA teams. Additionally, QA gave Joanne’s procurement team view access to TrackWise Vendor Module to confirm the vendor compliance status prior to contract changes and payments. Our teams had a supportive working relationship as Joanne is approachable, dependable, organized and a team player. Gayle Heffernan
Probi Kapur
I worked closely with Joanne when she was a key member of the R&D Strategic Procurement Group at Schering Plough, responsible for leading the outsoucing of Preclinical and CMC services. I can say without hesitation that Joanne is one of the most talented outsourcing / procurement professionals that I have worked with in my career. Her understanding of the big picture coupled with complete mastery of the details and smart negotiating skills had enabled us to implement some very compelling contract models with our CRO partners. Joanne's teamwork, maturity and interpersonal skills also made her a very effective business partner. Her tenacity and energy were infectious; her presence in senior management meetings always gave me a sense that "things are getting done efficiently, effectively and properly!" Needless to say, Joanne will bring immense value to any organization.
Gayle Heffernan
I highly recommend Joanne as I have worked with her for 5 years at DSI. She was a collaborative resource to QA supporting the QA objectives. Joanne’s team were solid gate keepers of the vendor relationship with QA by ensuring the vendors were signing the quality agreements and permitting DSI QA to perform the required audits. Joanne gave QA access to the procurement computerized system for transparency on the vendor contract and status to the QA teams. Additionally, QA gave Joanne’s procurement team view access to TrackWise Vendor Module to confirm the vendor compliance status prior to contract changes and payments. Our teams had a supportive working relationship as Joanne is approachable, dependable, organized and a team player. Gayle Heffernan
Probi Kapur
I worked closely with Joanne when she was a key member of the R&D Strategic Procurement Group at Schering Plough, responsible for leading the outsoucing of Preclinical and CMC services. I can say without hesitation that Joanne is one of the most talented outsourcing / procurement professionals that I have worked with in my career. Her understanding of the big picture coupled with complete mastery of the details and smart negotiating skills had enabled us to implement some very compelling contract models with our CRO partners. Joanne's teamwork, maturity and interpersonal skills also made her a very effective business partner. Her tenacity and energy were infectious; her presence in senior management meetings always gave me a sense that "things are getting done efficiently, effectively and properly!" Needless to say, Joanne will bring immense value to any organization.
Gayle Heffernan
I highly recommend Joanne as I have worked with her for 5 years at DSI. She was a collaborative resource to QA supporting the QA objectives. Joanne’s team were solid gate keepers of the vendor relationship with QA by ensuring the vendors were signing the quality agreements and permitting DSI QA to perform the required audits. Joanne gave QA access to the procurement computerized system for transparency on the vendor contract and status to the QA teams. Additionally, QA gave Joanne’s procurement team view access to TrackWise Vendor Module to confirm the vendor compliance status prior to contract changes and payments. Our teams had a supportive working relationship as Joanne is approachable, dependable, organized and a team player. Gayle Heffernan
Probi Kapur
I worked closely with Joanne when she was a key member of the R&D Strategic Procurement Group at Schering Plough, responsible for leading the outsoucing of Preclinical and CMC services. I can say without hesitation that Joanne is one of the most talented outsourcing / procurement professionals that I have worked with in my career. Her understanding of the big picture coupled with complete mastery of the details and smart negotiating skills had enabled us to implement some very compelling contract models with our CRO partners. Joanne's teamwork, maturity and interpersonal skills also made her a very effective business partner. Her tenacity and energy were infectious; her presence in senior management meetings always gave me a sense that "things are getting done efficiently, effectively and properly!" Needless to say, Joanne will bring immense value to any organization.
Gayle Heffernan
I highly recommend Joanne as I have worked with her for 5 years at DSI. She was a collaborative resource to QA supporting the QA objectives. Joanne’s team were solid gate keepers of the vendor relationship with QA by ensuring the vendors were signing the quality agreements and permitting DSI QA to perform the required audits. Joanne gave QA access to the procurement computerized system for transparency on the vendor contract and status to the QA teams. Additionally, QA gave Joanne’s procurement team view access to TrackWise Vendor Module to confirm the vendor compliance status prior to contract changes and payments. Our teams had a supportive working relationship as Joanne is approachable, dependable, organized and a team player. Gayle Heffernan
Probi Kapur
I worked closely with Joanne when she was a key member of the R&D Strategic Procurement Group at Schering Plough, responsible for leading the outsoucing of Preclinical and CMC services. I can say without hesitation that Joanne is one of the most talented outsourcing / procurement professionals that I have worked with in my career. Her understanding of the big picture coupled with complete mastery of the details and smart negotiating skills had enabled us to implement some very compelling contract models with our CRO partners. Joanne's teamwork, maturity and interpersonal skills also made her a very effective business partner. Her tenacity and energy were infectious; her presence in senior management meetings always gave me a sense that "things are getting done efficiently, effectively and properly!" Needless to say, Joanne will bring immense value to any organization.
Credentials
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Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
Institute of Supply ManagementNov, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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IO Biotech
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Denmark
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director Clinical Outsourcing, Contracts and Vendor Management
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Cara Therapeutics
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director,Procurement
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2022 - 2023
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Arcus Biosciences
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United States
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Biotechnology
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Director, Clinical Contracts & Outsourcing
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2021 - 2022
Built and mentored a team of contract and vendor management professionals to execute complex contracts and improve supplier relationships and performance. • Performed contract reviews, recognized exceptions and risk factors and provided recommendation for final approval. • Collaborated with internal stakeholders and management at all levels to ensure contract requirements are in line with the needs of the business units. • Implemented category management to standardize processes, leverage expertise and ensure business continuity • Developed and implemented a comprehensive vendor management program comprised of KPIs, issue escalation and resolution strategies, risk management, operational and executive governance charters and quarterly business review meetings. Show less
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Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Director, Head of Outsourcing & Procurement Management
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2016 - 2020
Managed complex high-dollar value initiatives from inception to execution. Drove change management and category strategy implementation, achieving over $60M annual cost savings. Provided strategic oversight of vendor performance as a key governance committee member.• Developed and led global strategic sourcing and KPI initiatives, resulting in a 25% cost reduction and acceleration of project timelines• Coached and mentored procurement staff to achieve savings objectives, implement sourcing strategies and support contract management for clinical trials (e.g., CRO, clinical supplies, contract manufacturing, packaging, pharmacovigilance, central labs, medical writing, data management, regulatory, clinical bioanalysis and other complex categories), resulting in the successful completion of organizational goals annually.• Automated the Change Notification Log (CNL) system, decreasing cycle times and volume of contract amendments.• Developed and implemented sourcing policies and procedures. Show less
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Director of Procurement
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2012 - 2016
Development and executed strategic sourcing strategies for clinical packaging, contract manufacturing, comparator drug, sample storage, clinical bioanalysis, biomarkers, EDC, IT, and IVR. Drove savings over $6.0M.• Achieved key business objectives, playing an instrumental team member in launching the CRO IT governance process in order to maximize the value of a key supplier relationship.• Served as Chair of the Women’s Forum, leading a team of over 50 members focusing on mentoring, career development, and community service.• Supported annual financial audit process by directing the preparation of requested documentation. Show less
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Director of Procurement (Consultant)
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2012 - 2012
Governed the implementation of new strategic sourcing strategies for IT and R&D spend categories to drive compliance with corporate policies and procedures.• Partnered with various business units and departments, refining long-term strategies that meet dynamic business requirements continually.• Redesigned pharmaceutical development’s strategic sourcing process, facilitating improved work processing and vendor relationships.
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Merck
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sourcing Director
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2009 - 2012
Directed global sourcing initiatives to deliver a 20% cost reduction and over $10M in savings utilizing the Sourcing Management Process (SMP) supporting Oncology, Cardiovascular, Infectious Disease, Respiratory and Immunology and the Vaccines therapeutic areas. • Organized renegotiations for a development and licensing agreement with a generic drug manufacturer located in the emerging markets region to incur a $1.2M savings. • Functioned as category leader to deliver ongoing cost reduction for approximately $200M in annual R&D spend, including clinical packaging, formulation, contract manufacturing (biologics and solid oral dosage), analytical testing, comparator drugs, viral clearance, safety & environmental testing, and cell banking. • Established supplier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), financial solvency assessments, and risk management plans, determining when additional sources were required, and implementing alternate strategies to minimize delays or disruption to programs. Show less
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Education
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Upsala College
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
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