Description
As a Senior R&D Procurement Manager in Clinical Services, you will be accountable for a category of outsourced services needed for GSK’s clinical trials.
You will negotiate contracts with suppliers that secure favorable terms for procurement of goods and services contracts in line with the agreed business requirements. You will ensure that business requirements are clearly defined and supplier performance management is in place to deliver value to GSK. You will also lead strategic review with in-depth category knowledge.
Key responsibilities include:
- Accountability for end-to-end management of the Medicines Specialty Labs and Companion Diagnostics categories
- Business Partner to multiple functions within matrixed R&D organization
- Establish contracting strategy for the Medicines Specialty Labs and Companion Diagnostics categories with appropriate resource allocation
- Lead sourcing events and data-driven negotiations to deliver on the business requirements
- Lead relationship management with key Specialty Labs and Companion Diagnostics suppliers
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the GSK culture and R&D priorities
To be considered, you should have:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5+ years of category management experience in Global Procurement or equivalent function
- Experience developing project plans and leading complex negotiations
- Pharmaceutical, healthcare, or consumer goods industry experience
Preferred qualifications include:
- Advanced Degree in Business Management, Business Operations, Mathematics or Science
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in leveraging AI to simplify daily ways of working and drive efficiency in business processes
- Ability to analyze and present data in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to balance priorities and work independently
- Ability to engage and influence senior leadership with limited direction
In terms of compensation, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $113,850 to $189,750, depending on location and experience. The company also offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in a share-based long-term incentive program, as well as comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.