Janice Norton
Foxborough,MA
Summary
Results-driven Global Procurement Professional with expertise in strategic thinking, project management, and supplier relationships. Proven ability to drive global strategies and enhance cross-functional collaboration. Excellent change management and influencing capabilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Director, Procurement
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Waltham, MA
10.2018 - Current
- Oversee all stakeholder external demand for Pricing and Market Access groups. Staying on top of all market trends and policy changes.
- Led global strategy initiatives across diverse markets and regions, incorporating AI into our every day processes to sped time to market.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders and partners worldwide.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making processes.
- Coordinated with senior leadership to align objectives with company vision.
- Directed cross-functional teams to support the implementation of strategies in different regions around the world.
- Conducted research on potential markets, identified new opportunities, and evaluated risks associated with entering each market.
- Developed and maintained global policies, procedures, and standards that align with organizational objectives.
- Analyzed competitive landscape in various countries to identify gaps in services and develop plans to address those gaps.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for international projects while ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Provided leadership by setting clear expectations, fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts, and motivating team members.
Associate Director, Procurement RWE
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Waltham, ME
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Drove global strategy for all real-world evidence. Implemented cost-per-patient models and limited redundancies in data purchasing.
- Participated actively in decision making processes at a high level within the organization.
- Led a global team spanning major hubs, creating synergies by utilizing data-driven decision-making.
- Developed a repository for all Evidence data that removed duplicate licenses and drove cost savings.
- Led a cross-functional team of decision-makers that was responsible for projects that impacted all therapeutic areas, leading to innovative and industry-leading programs.
Global Category Leader, Media
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Waltham, Massachusetts
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Implemented a global media strategy for HCP and DTC-targeted advertising.
- Consolidated supplier approach, leveraging our demand across one major global supplier. Driving cost efficiencies and savings.
- Successfully bartered an underutilized/undervalued asset for over $20M of media credits, benefiting two areas of the business: Operations and Commercial.
- Developed targeted media plans to optimize advertising strategies across multiple channels.
Procurement Category Manager
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Waltham, ME
08.2000 - 02.2012
- Conducted competitive analysis to inform strategic decision-making and product positioning.
- Developed global strategy for R&D Laboratory Automation and Capital Investments.
- Collaborated with external partners to develop proprietary automation to increase our R&D process and bring compounds to market faster.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure quality and compliance in procurement processes.
- Managed a global team across major hubs. Providing leadership and knowledge to ensure success of all direct reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Bentley University
Waltham, MA05-1994
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, MA09-1987
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Category management
- Supplier relationships
- Project management
- Demand forecasting
- Global strategy development
- Supplier negotiation
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Effective communication
- Influencing others
- Change implementation
Competencies
- Proficient in major financial systems, Coupa, Ariba, SAP, etc.
- Excellent leader and communicator
- Agile and independent
- Innovative thinker
- Strong Project Manager
Timeline
Global Director, Procurement
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
10.2018 - Current
Associate Director, Procurement RWE
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
05.2016 - 10.2018
Global Category Leader, Media
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
02.2012 - 05.2015
Procurement Category Manager
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
08.2000 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Bentley University
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Northeastern University