Melissa Cronin

About Melissa Cronin

Zoetis relies on expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier governance to optimize its R&D operations. With over eight years of experience as the Category Sourcing Manager for contract research, I focus on aligning sourcing strategies with portfolio objectives, mitigating risks, and fostering productive partnerships with contract research organizations (CROs). Collaborative efforts include leading RFx processes, negotiating contracts, and implementing governance frameworks. By developing CRO strategies, operational plans, and maintaining a risk dashboard with mitigation strategies, I ensure informed decision-making and proactive issue resolution. With a track record of enabling supplier performance monitoring and contributing to cross-functional planning, the goal remains delivering measurable outcomes that align with Zoetis’ mission of advancing animal health innovations.

Experience

1. Global R & d Sourcing Manager

   Zoetis

   Oct 2016 — Present · Kalamazoo, MI, US

   Head of Global R&D Sourcing (Clinical, Product Development, Analytical/Chemistry, Animal Models, Lab Equipment, R&D FME)• Align strategic planning with portfolio goals by partnering cross functionally and evaluating external insights, internal readiness, and risk factors• Create operational plan proposals to fund risk mitigation plans (e.g. capacity expansions at CRO’s, development of exclusive disease models, etc.)• Work purposefully to deliver supplier governance through monitoring study execution, SRM monthly meetings, yearly business reviews, issue resolution, and contract management• Lead RFx process, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations with selected suppliers • Developed and maintain a risk dashboard provided to the Project Governance Team with identified risks, risk rating, projects potentially impacted and mitigation strategies

Education

• Cornerstone University

  B.S. Business Management

  2008

• Western Michigan University

  Chemistry

  2003 — 2006