Corporate Statement

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a privately-owned global leader in the manufacturing of generic drug products, over-the-counter (OTC) drug products and medical devices. Nephron's products are sterile, preservative and additive free and proudly made in the USA! We are headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina. Our location provides the ability to develop new devices and medications including respiratory therapies, ophthalmic, and injectables, for in-house or contract manufacturing opportunities. The facility utilizes completely automated manufacturing, packaging, and distribution systems, in addition to high volume and redundant utility systems, to ensure production system availability. Nephron specializes in Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) manufacturing, a niche technology that allows a vial of medication to be formed, filled and sealed in a continuous process, in a sterile, enclosed environment and without human intervention.

As an industry leader in product safety and quality, Nephron produces a variety of inhalation solutions, and has distributed over 1 billion doses of respiratory medication per year since 2009. Nephron is currently working on research and development projects that include over 50 new products. The company's longstanding relationships with major drug wholesalers allow us to distribute our products to retail pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, hospitals, home care companies, and long-term care facilities. Nephron has a sales force that covers all fifty states and Puerto Rico, with additional sales channels throughout South America, the Middle East, and Europe. Nephron exists to provide top-quality, affordable medications to everyone.

Position Summary:

• The Supplier Management Specialist is responsible for assuring compliance with internal procedures/policies, as well as FDA regulations and guidance at Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Nephron 503B Outsourcing Facility.

• The Supplier Management Specialist will work directly with all of Nephron's departments to ensure qualification, on-going monitored, and approval of suppliers/vendors to ensure the company has the materials and services needed to conduct business.

• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and resourcefulness to support fast-changing program requirements.

• Be able to work with little to no supervision.

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to address quality concerns applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive resolution.

• Monitor and manage supplier performance metrics, ensuring alignment with company standards and expectations

• Act as a primary point of contact for suppliers fostering strong relationships to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare and present reports or updates to management providing clear, concise and actionable verbiage

• Lead or assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions that will protect Nephron from supplier issues

• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

• Assist with additional work duties or responsibilities as required.

Primary Accountabilities:

NOTE: The primary accountabilities and the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below, are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager.

• Ensure suppliers/vendors are qualified, evaluated, and monitored in accordance with governing procedures and work instructions.

• Execute overall supplier qualification activities such as questionnaires, quality agreements, non-disclosure agreements, change notification agreements, supplier/vendor information, product/service information, certifications, FDA registration and inspection data, and all other required activities or documentation in accordance with governing procedures and work instructions.

• Ensure suppliers/vendors performance evaluations are promptly completed in correlation with the supplier/vendor's risk type.

• Maintain current supplier/vendor certifications and files.

• Review supplier/vendor audit reports, track responses for corrective and preventive actions, and close out audits.

• Utilize spreadsheets to track and manage the Supplier Management Program's workload.

• Coordinate, manage, and complete primary tasks and special projects with minimal oversight.

• Collaborate with suppliers on quality/service related issues to ensure Nephron is protected from future non-conformances via root cause and countermeasures resolution

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Regionally accredited business-related or science degree or equivalent work experience.

• 2 years pharmaceutical experience preferred or equivalent experience.

• Specific expertise, skills and knowledge within cGMP gained through education and experience.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees, management, and suppliers/vendors.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Experienced in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• A broad perspective that aligns decisions to organizational objectives and long-term results of day-to-day activities.

• The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability to drive results through effective actions.

• The ability and willingness to change direction and focus to meet shifting organizational and business demands.

• The ability to create and contribute to an environment that values people, encourages trust, promotes teamwork, open communication, and provides participation, learning, feedback and recognition all while exercising emotional intelligence.

• The ability to effectively manage one's self, demonstrates integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve development goals.

• The ability to take strategic objectives and accept accountability, motivate and influence others, think globally, and leverage diversity.

• Position requires lifting (up to 40lbs), vision (20/20), standing (10%), sitting (40%), walking (50%), typing, talking and hearing.

EEO Statement:

Nephron is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, mental or physical disability of a qualified individual, veteran or military status, pregnancy, marital status, familial status, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local law.

Nephron Pharmaceuticals is a drug free workplace.

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