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 Phase I – Phase IV 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
* Lead and manage ESP governance committees assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* 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[1]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.
* Experience in lead roles/ line management, is a significant plus