Marina Kreculj

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ABOUT MARINA KRECULJ

Life Sciences supply chain leader, comprehensive expertise in building cell therapy sourcing function, across Start-up, IND, BLA, IPO, clinical to commercialization phase. Operationalizes holistic & integrated GxP procurement strategies- Specialized expertise: Value-based Sourcing: propels cell/gene therapy startups to global commercialization & accelerates their Pipeline time to market (Yescarta and Tecartus therapies)- Solution provider: Maximizes budgets, delivers optimized Total cost of Ownership (TOC) through advanced contract negotiations, effective supplier/change management & operational rigor- Leadership & problem solving skills: Establishes procurement direction through data-driven analysis and strategic integration with the company\'s business vision- My strength is: Delivering quantifiable procurement value & de-risking by forging collaborative business partnerships with global & sole source supplies for GMP/ non-GMP lab materials, CRO testing services, Cold chain, capital equipment & new manufacturing site buildout projects. • What sets me apart is: My dynamic hands-on approach, entrepreneurial spirit with effective interpersonal skills in matrixed environment. Organizing for success: I build ethical & efficient Procurement teams, implement best-in-class strategic sourcing methodologies, execute spend & COGS analysis to drive strategic sourcing decisions & automatization of procurement- My comprehensive expertise spans: Execution of cross-functional sourcing & integrated global P2P process, ensured business continuity, mitigation of shortages, resilient, reliable deliveries & sustainable strategy across multiple categories. Including capital equipment for single-use technology platforms & analytical instruments with preventive maintenance services- I leverage suppliers’ innovations & lead structured contingency planning initiatives: delivering measurable business results with aggregated savings across multi-categories, with impact on company’s bottom line- Progressive experience in implementing Lab Management automations solutions, structured RFP process, e-catalogs. Establishing process-driven & consolidated procurement of R&D, PD, Lab/Quality testing services and services. • One of my demonstrated values in positioning the company for accelerated FDA Submissions. I thoroughly engage with strategic suppliers to get their escalated vigilance & increased agility. • I resolve toughest procurement challenges & get projects done in record turn-around time, ensuring internal and external regulatory compliance.