Sourcing Manager - Clinical Trial Management
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (company site, opens in a new tab)12+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 30–55 LPA
Posted 1d ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy and execution for Clinical Trial Management within R&D, focusing on CROs, FSPs, and clinical trial delivery partners.
- Drive negotiations, contract finalization, and supplier relationship management to deliver value, cost savings, and risk mitigation aligned with business needs and compliance standards.
- Partner closely with Clinical Operations, R&D Finance, Quality, Legal, and Procurement teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and compliant clinical trial delivery.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
- Minimum 12+ years experience in procurement, sourcing, or shared services; experience with indirect categories preferred.
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation (using should-cost models), and clinical trial management sourcing including CRO bid and pricing models.
- Proficiency with SAP Ariba or equivalent eSourcing tools and Wave pipeline management; fluent in written and spoken English; location Bengaluru, India.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Deep understanding of clinical development, GCP/ICH regulations, and clinical trial cost drivers to manage complex clinical sourcing.
- Proven senior stakeholder management skills across Clinical Operations, Pharma Sciences, Finance, Legal, and Business units in a complex global environment.
- Ability to operate with limited supervision, handle ambiguity, and utilize digital/AI tools for process optimization and decision-making.