Associate Director, R&D Business Partner - Sourcing & Procurement

Role: Associate Director, R&D Business Partner - Sourcing & Procurement at AstraZeneca, focusing on global category management within pharmaceutical R&D. Responsibilities: develop and execute strategic procurement plans, lead supplier relationships, drive value, innovation, and sustainability initiatives, and negotiate complex contracts. Collaborate with Global Procurement Services and ensure alignment with business needs and sustainability goals. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 7+ years in procurement, with significant category management experience in pharma/R&D; strong project, change, and stakeholder management skills; knowledge of pharmaceutical industry dynamics; excellent communication and influence abilities; comfortable navigating risk and ambiguity. HighValue: pharmaceutical R&D, category management, supplier relationship leadership, sustainability initiatives, complex negotiations, cross-functional collaboration. WorkSetup: not specified; salary range $116K–$173K with incentives and benefits.