Director, Sourcing & Procurement

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

📋 Description

• Act as the primary procurement business partner for Clinical Operations during study planning, initiation, execution, and closure.

• Formulate and implement category and supplier strategies for Clinical Operations, Clinical Trial Supplies, and associated R&D categories.

• Oversee comprehensive competitive sourcing processes for CROs, central laboratories, imaging, eCOA and eClinical technologies, IRT/RTSM, patient recruitment and retention, investigator payments, specialized clinical services, logistics, and clinical trial supply vendors.

• Convert study requirements, timelines, enrollment forecasts, and supply needs into sourcing strategies and vendor solutions.

• Deliver commercial insights, market intelligence, benchmarking, bid analysis, and supplier recommendations to aid in study feasibility, budgeting, vendor selection, and executive decision-making.

• Lead negotiations and evaluations of MSAs, SOWs, work orders, rate cards, pricing models, service levels, and other commercial agreements.

• Analyze study budgets, change orders, scope modifications, forecasts, and supplier invoices to enhance cost transparency and uncover savings or cost-avoidance opportunities.

• Establish and manage vendor governance, encompassing business reviews, performance scorecards, KPIs, SLAs, issue escalation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Identify and assist in resolving supplier risks impacting study execution, supply continuity, logistics, quality events, timelines, and contract compliance.

• Contribute to procurement transformation efforts, including process standardization, sourcing tools, spend analytics, supplier rationalization, AI, and automation projects.

• Report directly to the Head of Procurement.

• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, R&D, Clinical Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a BA/BS degree or a relevant advanced degree is preferred.

• At least 10+ years of experience in a Procurement/Vendor Management or Finance role within a pharmaceutical, CRO/biotech company, or clinical R&D operations environment with a CRO/Sponsor organization.

• Solid understanding of the drug development R&D process.

• Extensive knowledge of executing large global clinical trials, including CROs, central laboratories, imaging, drug supplies, CMC vendors, and ancillary suppliers; oncology experience is preferred.

• Strong familiarity with GCP, ICH, and regulatory requirements governing outsourced clinical activities.

• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and independently resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in using the standard MS Office suite, including Word and Excel.

• Experience with electronic document management systems such as Veeva Vault is advantageous.

• Strong computer and database proficiency.

• Familiarity with procurement or contract management systems such as Ariba or Coupa.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality, along with clear and effective oral and written communication skills.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work independently.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Potential bonus.

• Stock options.

• Benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.