Director, Clinical Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Design and spearhead the clinical procurement strategy for the late-stage program, ensuring alignment with clinical development plans, study schedules, and operational priorities.

• Anticipate vendor requirements, evaluate sourcing options, and organize procurement activities throughout the program lifecycle.

• Oversee clinical vendor sourcing, assessment, due diligence, and selection recommendations for CROs, central laboratories, imaging providers, eCOA and technology vendors, logistics providers, and other trial-related suppliers.

• Collaborate with the Procurement Department regarding suppliers and agreements that support clinical and other business operations.

• Direct commercial negotiations and contract management for clinical services alongside Procurement, Legal, Finance, and functional stakeholders.

• Define scopes of work, budgets, service expectations, change controls, and performance metrics for key suppliers.

• Establish vendor governance with Clinical Operations, encompassing business reviews, issue escalation, corrective actions, and performance enhancement plans.

• Evaluate supplier capacity, financial stability, delivery risks, and dependencies; formulate mitigation and contingency strategies.

• Assist in the development of clinical budgets, cost analysis, accrual forecasting, and continuous spend management.

• Uphold procurement processes and documentation that align with company policies, regulatory standards, and quality requirements.

• Contribute to process enhancements, procurement reporting, and provide guidance for teams working with clinical suppliers.

• Coordinate with the Senior Director of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing on priorities, negotiation approaches, supplier risks, and policy issues; escalate concerns through governance channels.

• Lead and nurture clinical procurement team members or matrixed project resources as requirements evolve.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, life sciences, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 12 years of pertinent experience in clinical procurement, strategic sourcing, or vendor management within the biopharmaceutical or clinical research sectors.

• At least 5 years of experience in team leadership, major sourcing initiatives, or intricate cross-functional programs.

• Experience in supporting global, late-stage clinical development programs, including complex, multi-country studies.

• Proven track record in leading vendor selection, commercial negotiations, and contract management for clinical services.

• Practical understanding of clinical trial operations, clinical service provider models, and the requirements of cross-functional study teams.

• Experience in managing supplier performance, budgets, risks, and escalations across multiple vendors and initiatives.

• Strong financial and analytical abilities, including aptitude for evaluating proposals, pricing structures, forecasts, and cost drivers.

• Familiarity with regulated clinical development contexts and pertinent quality and compliance standards.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the capability to influence senior stakeholders and foster productive supplier relationships.

• Demonstrated capacity to lead through collaboration, prioritize conflicting demands, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Equity compensation.

• Competitive benefits package.