Sr Manager, Development Business Ops
Core
Senior Category Manager leading global sourcing, contracting, and vendor strategy for professional services and functional outsourcing in clinical development.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Clinical Development Outsourcing)
Builds
Global vendor strategies, complex contracts, and sourcing plans for clinical trials and central labs
Domain
Life Sciences / Clinical Research / Contracting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
End-to-end sourcing and contracting, RFP development, vendor evaluation, negotiation, budget development, contract management, clinical research knowledge, global regulatory compliance, financial acumen, strategic project management, benchmarking
Preferred skills
MBA, JD, PMP, CPSM
Technologies
RFI/RFP tools, contract management systems, market intelligence platforms
Responsibilities
Develop global category strategies and sourcing plans aligned to development objectives; lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting lifecycle including bid evaluation and negotiation; ensure compliant vendor selection and sourcing practices; partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop study requirements and vendor selection decisions; drive cost containment and value through benchmarking and market intelligence; serve as an advisor for complex sourcing and contracting issues
Seniority
Senior, strategic leader with independent decision-making
