Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

Apsida Life Science have partnered with a leading pharmaceutical company to provide the following role

Job Title:

Sr. Global Strategic Manager

Work Location:

Allschwil

Country:
Switzerland

Schedule:

Fulltime (100%)

Desired start date: ASAP

Duration: 24 months

The client company is a biopharmaceutical company that focuses on developing and commercializing medicines, particularly in the cardiovascular field and immunological disorders.

• Provide independent sourcing subject matter expertise to study teams
• Partner with study teams, functional areas and ESPs in forecasting/managing clinical deliverables and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to perform reviews of the scope and budget of contracted services, on behalf of CTT members, and potentially conclude negotiations independently
• Identify potential risks and performance challenges in the 3rd party function performance, that impact Quality and timelines
• Demonstrate overall cost consciousness
• Regularly develop and maintain external cost forecasting and budget projections for clinical studies Ph1-ph4 for Clinical Trial Plan development or other ad hoc purposes.
• Ensure all assigned sourcing activities are conducted in an ethical manner and adhering to all applicable compliance standards, best practices and guidelines, in collaboration with Compliance Legal and Corporate Finance

• Bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences, business administration or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic clinical sourcing, contractor sourcing and External Service Providers (ESPs) management, with a pharmaceutical company, Contract Research Organization (CRO), or equivalent.
• Significant and independent experience as main strategic sourcing lead in late phase clinical trials (at least 4 trials)
• Extensive experience in 3rd party selection, negotiation and implementation of contractual agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), and project level Service Agreements
• Advanced understanding of the clinical development process, industry context and operational activities, provider selection, cost drivers, resourcing and costing models, and of the management of clinical studies

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