Magnus Chen

Head of Procurement, China @ MSD

About

- Seasoned procurement leader with broad experiences in Direct (API, chemicals, ingredients, contract manufacturing), Indirect services and R&D services as well as in strategic sourcing, category management and procurement operations at both global, regional and country level. Extensive understanding and knowledge about pharmaceutical industry. - An authentic and genuine team leader that empowers, inspires and motivates people to unleash their potentials and builds a best performing team in the “Win as One Team” spirit. - A comprehensive and balanced player: Strategic thinker with strong execution; Strong business acumen; Excellence partnering and influencing skills; Data driven, analytical and strong problem solving; Continuous learning and improvement mindset. - Experienced in working in a global cross-cultural environment and under highly matrix organization structure.

Country

City

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Raw Materials, Contract manufacturing, Category Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Negotiation, R&D, Quality Management, GMP, Cross-cultural Communication Skills, eSourcing, Nutrition Ingredients, Supply Management

Experience

Head of Procurement, China

MSD

2019-4 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

Shanghai

Lead China Sourcing & Procurement team, responsible for indirect spend of MSD China

Director, Regional Contract Manufacturing, Global Operations Sourcing

MSD

2017-4 - 2019-4 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Shanghai

Lead the regional contract manufacturing sourcing activities in APJ, EEMEA and LA to enable MSD product localization strategy in the regions.

Global Category Manager - API / Formulation & Packing

AstraZeneca

2013-10 - 2017-4 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Shanghai City, China

Lead the development and implementation of China sourcing strategy for API and Formulation & Packing category. Contribute to the development and refresh of AZ global API category strategy. Responsible for commercial negotiation and contracting process with suppliers and support business to implement key supply chain initiatives at suppliers. Commercial lead for one strategic API CMO based in US, all API CMOs based in China and regional F&P CMOs in AsiaPac. Lead RFx and supplier selection process to establish new suppliers for NPI and commercial supply chains.

Global Sourcing Manager

AstraZeneca

2011-12 - 2013-9 · 1 yr 10 mos

Shanghai, China

Responsible for developing EM sourcing strategy for AZ API category to drive cost reduction and to support business growth and market access in key emerging markets. Identify and develop EM supplier base and support supplier due diligence activities. Establish and improve engagement with stakeholders to enhance EM sourcing awareness. Identify EM sourcing opportunities within global API spend, build business cases and obtain stakeholders' buy-in.

Manager, Emerging Markets Sourcing

Abbott

2007-7 - 2011-12 · 4 yrs 6 mos

Shanghai, China

Develop customized EM sourcing strategies and EM supply base for all Abbott divisions, including Pharmaceutical, Nutrition, Pharma R&D and etc, to achieve cost savings target. Drive for synergy opportunities across Abbott divisions to source from EM. Main categories covered: Pharma: APIs, intermediates, raw materials, etc. Nutrition: vitamins, minerals, agricultural ingredients, functional ingredients, etc. Pharma R&D: process development, custom synthesis, etc.

Supervisor, International Business Development

Shanghai Dongbao Biopharmaceutical

2003-7 - 2007-6 · 4 yrs

中国上海市

Develop new overseas customers and establish suitable commercial model to expand sale of Recombinant Human Insulin abroad. Meanwhile, establish in-licensing deal with local pharmaceutical companies to expand product portfolio for export. Product registration dossier preparation and support onsite inspection from foreign regulatory authorities.