Overview
CTC is a specialized search and recruitment partner for the Life Sciences industry, serving clients and candidates since 1997. We enable careers by connecting talented professionals with meaningful opportunities, and we support our clients in engaging, retaining, and developing the right talent when needed.
Client
Our client is headquartered in Switzerland – a biotech-hub of Europe – is a high-potential biopharmaceutical company, specialized in the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative small molecules, with the aim of transforming the horizon of therapeutic options, is looking for a Senior Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for a 2 years contract based in Basel area.
Main Responsibilities
* Provide independent sourcing subject matter expertise to study teams
* Partner with study teams, functional areas and ESPs in forecasting/managing clinical deliverables and maintain collaborative relationships.
* Demonstrated ability to perform reviews of the scope and budget of contracted services, on behalf of CTT members, and potentially conclude negotiations independently
* Identify potential risks and performance challenges in the 3rd party function performance, that impact Quality and timelines
* Demonstrate overall cost consciousness
* Regularly develop and maintain external cost forecasting and budget projections for clinical studies Ph1-Ph4 for Clinical Trial Plan development or other ad hoc purposes.
* Ensure all assigned sourcing activities are conducted in an ethical manner and adhering to all applicable compliance standards, best practices and guidelines, in collaboration with Compliance Legal and Corporate Finance.
* Participation in the decision making of managing outsourced services based on operational knowledge.
* Lead Global Strategic Sourcing Managers (GSSM) upon assignment
* Deputizes GSSL
* Lead and manage ESP governance committees assigned
Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant Swiss working/residency permit and/or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required.
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences, business administration or related field.
* 7+ years of experience in strategic clinical sourcing, contractor sourcing and External Service Providers (ESPs) management, with a pharmaceutical company, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or equivalent.
* Significant and independent experience as main strategic sourcing lead in late-phase clinical trials (at least 4 trials)
* Extensive experience in 3rd party selection, negotiation and implementation of contractual agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and project-level Service Agreements
* Advanced understanding of the clinical development process, industry context and operational activities, provider selection, cost drivers, resourcing and costing models, and of the management of clinical studies.
* Extensive experience in interacting effectively with internal and external customers in a global multicultural environment.
* Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Power Point)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; strong cultural knowledge of national diversities.
* Experience in lead roles/ line management, is a significant plus
* Experience in mentoring of / leading junior Outsourcing manager/ Coordinator is a plus
* Position may require international travel.
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