Director, Clinical Procurement
Core
Lead sourcing, vendor selection, and supplier management for late-stage clinical development programs, ensuring capabilities and capacity for global study execution.
Role type
Director, Clinical Procurement
Builds
Clinical service supply chain (CROs, labs, imaging, eCOA, logistics) for late-stage biopharmaceutical programs
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Development
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, vendor selection and evaluation, commercial negotiation, contract management, supplier performance governance, budget and cost analysis, risk mitigation, cross-functional leadership, financial forecasting, regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, professional certification, experience with AI-driven drug design or generative biology
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop clinical procurement strategy aligned with clinical development plans; forecast vendor needs and plan procurement activities; lead vendor sourcing, due diligence, and selection for clinical services; negotiate contracts and seek value while supporting quality; establish scopes of work, budgets, and performance measures; monitor supplier capacity and financial health; support clinical budget development and spend management; lead and develop clinical procurement team members
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution