Mahj Mir
About Mahj Mir
Mahj Mir is the Vice President of Portfolio Sourcing and Relationship Management at Celgene and the Executive Director of Outsourcing and Procurement Management at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., with over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Title and Current Roles
Mahj Mir currently holds the position of Vice President, Portfolio Sourcing and Relationship Management at Celgene. Concurrently, he serves as the Executive Director of Outsourcing and Procurement Management at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. These roles emphasize his expertise in procurement strategy and relationship oversight within the pharmaceutical industry.
Professional Experience at Daiichi Sankyo
Mahj Mir has had an extensive career with Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. His roles have included Senior Director, Outsourcing and Procurement Management (2010-2013), and Director, Outsourcing Financial Management (2009-2010). These positions highlight his capabilities in managing outsourcing strategies and financial processes in large pharmaceutical corporations.
Work at Novartis and Chiron
From 2006 to 2009, Mahj Mir was the Associate Director of Global CRO Management at Novartis Pharma Corp. Prior to this, he was the Director of Outsourcing and Contracts at Chiron Corporation from 2004 to 2006. In these roles, he gained significant experience in global contract research organization management and outsourcing contract oversight.
Contracts and Procurement Roles at Pfizer, Roche, and GSK
Between 1999 and 2004, Mahj Mir held various roles focused on contract management in major pharmaceutical companies. At Pfizer, he was the Senior Contracts Manager (2002-2003). At Roche, he served as Contracts Coordinator (2003-2004). Before that, he was Contracts Manager at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) from 1999 to 2002. These positions underscore his proficiency in overseeing and managing contract negotiations and procurement activities.
Educational Background
Mahj Mir earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of West London, studying from 1996 to 1999. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in business administration, procurement, and strategic sourcing within the pharmaceutical industry.