Global Category Manager - Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (company site, opens in a new tab)10+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 25–40 LPA
Posted 20h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Develop and execute category strategies for Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance procurement to maximize enterprise value, balancing financial performance, innovation, risk, and sustainability.
- Manage supplier relationships and contracts including end-to-end Master Service Agreement (MSA) administration and tail-spend management for regulated healthcare categories.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to translate category strategies into measurable business outcomes and ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain or relevant field; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or related commercial functions in complex global organizations.
- Subject-matter expertise in Regulatory and Pharmacovigilance or similar categories within healthcare, biotech, or pharmaceutical industries, including management of CRO supplier commercial partnerships.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in developing and executing global procurement strategies delivering measurable enterprise value (cost optimization, innovation, risk management).
- Strong commercial, financial, and negotiation skills with expertise in supplier economics, TCO, and contracting within regulated healthcare categories.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior leaders in a matrixed, global environment using data-driven insights and digital procurement tools.