Associate Director, Specialty Laboratory Sourcing, Contracting and Category Management
Core
Category partner and subject matter expert for Biomarker, Bioanalytical, and Companion Diagnostics across Clinical Development and Research, responsible for developing category strategy, leading strategic sourcing, negotiating complex agreements, and managing vendor relations.
Role type
Senior IC category management and strategic sourcing lead
Builds
Optimized vendor solutions for biomarker, bioanalytical, and companion diagnostic laboratory services
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Research / Laboratory Services
Required skills
Category strategy, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, vendor portfolio management, stakeholder management, financial acumen, GxP compliance knowledge, market benchmarking, cost containment, onboarding new vendors
Preferred skills
Knowledge of translational medicine, experience with Companion Diagnostics (CDx), ability to influence without direct authority
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute specialty laboratory category strategy; Lead category reviews including marketplace analysis and vendor segmentation; Manage portfolio of strategic core and niche laboratories; Lead contract negotiations for master laboratory agreements and CDx agreements; Translate scientific and business requirements into sourcing strategies; Monitor vendor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
