Senior Global Strategic Sourcing Manager (m/w/d) 24 months (min.)
Responsibilities:
* Act as an independent sourcing specialist, providing expert guidance and strategic input to clinical study teams.
* Collaborate closely with study teams, functional departments, and External Service Providers (ESPs) to plan, forecast, and oversee clinical deliverables, ensuring effective communication and partnership.
* Review and assess scopes of work and budget proposals from external partners on behalf of Clinical Trial Teams (CTTs); where appropriate, lead contract negotiations independently.
* Identify and evaluate potential risks or performance issues within vendor operations that could influence study quality, timelines, or budgets.
* Maintain a strong focus on cost-effectiveness and continuously seek opportunities to optimize sourcing efficiency.
* Prepare and update cost projections and external budget forecasts for Phase I–IV clinical studies, supporting Clinical Trial Plan development and other financial planning purposes.
* Guarantee that all sourcing and contracting activities are carried out in alignment with compliance, ethical, and financial regulations, working in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Finance departments.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences, business administration, or a related discipline.
* 7+ years of experience in strategic clinical sourcing, contractor management, and external provider oversight within a pharmaceutical company, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or equivalent environment.
* Proven experience as the primary strategic sourcing lead in at least four late-phase clinical trials, managing end-to-end sourcing processes.
* Extensive background in third-party selection, negotiation, and contract execution, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and project-specific Service Agreements.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical development lifecycle, including industry operations, provider selection processes, cost models, resource planning, and clinical study management.
* Willingness to travel internationally as required by project needs.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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