Senior Manager Ecosystem Open Innovation Hub

Philip Morris•Stamford, CT

About The Position

Philip Morris International is seeking a Senior Manager, Ecosystem Open Innovation Hub to drive external innovation partnerships supporting the development of new products, technologies, and business opportunities. The role collaborates with senior leaders across R&D, Product Development, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to identify, source, and manage partners that support PMI’s growth and Smoke-Free Vision. It leads end-to-end sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and innovation ecosystem engagement, with a focus on cost, quality, speed, risk management, and return on investment. The position develops sourcing strategies, manages supplier performance and budgets, negotiates commercial agreements, and ensures procurement decisions meet business needs and protect PMI’s interests. It also supports cross-functional initiatives and digital procurement solutions, promotes collaboration with external partners, and contributes to capability building through knowledge sharing, coaching, and continuous learning. The role requires strategic thinking, procurement expertise, stakeholder management, and the ability to deliver results in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), technology commercialization, product development, or innovation-focused procurement.
Procurement experience within fast-paced multinational organizations.
Strong sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience managing projects, resolving complex issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of financial analysis, intellectual property considerations, quality standards, and risk management.
Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, communication, influencing, and presentation skills.
Ability to lead initiatives in ambiguous environments while maintaining ownership and delivering results.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Procurement experience supporting R&D, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, consumer products, manufacturing, or related industries.
Familiarity with procurement and enterprise systems such as SAP, Microsoft applications, P2P platforms, Scout, and Sievo.

Responsibilities

Partner with R&D, Product, and Operations teams to understand innovation pipelines, priorities, timelines, and business needs.
Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and contract with innovation partners, suppliers, startups, research institutes, and service providers.
Lead sourcing and procurement activities from requirements definition through supplier onboarding and project launch.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies balancing agility, cost, quality, supply security, sustainability, and long-term partnership potential.
Monitor industry trends, innovation ecosystems, and emerging technologies to anticipate business needs and identify potential partners.
Manage supplier performance through defined deliverables, governance, performance reviews, and strategic relationship management programs.
Negotiate commercial agreements and collaborate with Legal to establish efficient contract structures while protecting PMI’s interests, including intellectual property rights.
Manage budgets, optimize spend, and ensure procurement decisions support short- and long-term business objectives.
Support cross-functional initiatives and contribute to digital procurement solutions that improve sourcing, contracting, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, sustainability objectives, business ethics standards, audit requirements, and contractual obligations.
Promote collaboration between PMI and external innovation partners across diverse organizational cultures.
Contribute to capability building through knowledge sharing, coaching, continuous learning, and professional development.