Yoora Moon, Cpsm
About Yoora Moon, Cpsm
Yoora Moon is the Sr Manager of Global Outsourcing Management at Bristol Myers Squibb, with extensive experience in clinical outsourcing and vendor management.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Yoora Moon serves as the Sr Manager of Global Outsourcing Management at Bristol Myers Squibb. Since April 2018, she has been a key figure in the company's outsourcing strategies and supplier relationship management. Operating out of Princeton, New Jersey, Yoora focuses on negotiating and contracting with full-service Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and clinical ancillary services. Her responsibilities include formulating outsourcing strategies, conducting capabilities assessments, and performing ongoing performance management and KPI-focused governance.
Experience in Global Clinical Outsourcing
Yoora Moon has amassed extensive experience in clinical outsourcing through various roles at leading pharmaceutical companies. She has held positions such as Sr. Clinical Outsourcing/Contract Manager at GSK, Outsourcing Lead for Global Sourcing Operations at Pfizer, and Clinical Sourcing Manager at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Her expertise spans negotiating and contracting with full-service CROs, investigator cost Fair Market Value (FMV), site contracting, and strategic sourcing. This experience has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set in relationship building, performance governance, and issue resolution in clinical outsourcing.
Education and Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
Yoora Moon holds a Master of Arts degree in Public Relations from Ball State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sogang University, where she studied English Literature and Korean Literature with a minor in Political Science & International Law. Additionally, she is a Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), a certification that underscores her expertise in sourcing and supply chain management. Her educational background and certification have provided her with a solid foundation for her roles in global outsourcing and strategic sourcing.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Throughout her career, Yoora Moon has worked in several critical roles in notable pharmaceutical companies. Early in her career, she was involved in Oncology Scientific Operations at Bristol-Myers Squibb and further honed her expertise at positions such as Global Agreements Specialist at Merck Sharp & Dohme. She has also contributed to other significant roles, including Global Sourcing Manager at Janssen R&D and Medical Program Coordination at PAREXEL MMS North America. Each of these roles has contributed to her diversified background in strategic sourcing and category development.
Skills in Strategic Sourcing and Negotiations
Yoora Moon specializes in strategic sourcing and category development, with a keen aptitude for capabilities assessment, RFI/RFP/Q management, review and analysis, bid defense, financial and pricing negotiations, and contract negotiation. Her strong skill set in relationship building and performance governance allows her to effectively manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with performance standards. Additionally, she excels in issue resolution and risk prevention, ensuring smooth operations in clinical outsourcing projects.