Associate Director R&D Procurement - Clinical Sciences

Role: Associate Director – Clinical Sciences Business Partnering & Category Strategy, focusing on sourcing and category management for Clinical Sciences services to support drug development programs. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, managing supplier performance, and providing market insights for global central labs, biomarker labs, translational medicine, and biorepositories. The role involves cross-functional stakeholder collaboration, supplier governance, market analysis, and commercial negotiations, emphasizing quality, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. Required qualifications: 7+ years in procurement, category management, or clinical sciences within life sciences or regulated environments; experience supporting clinical laboratory, biomarker, or translational services; strong understanding of drug development, laboratory operations, and regulatory standards; bachelor’s degree, with a preference for advanced degrees. Preferred skills include experience with provider programs, supplier governance, and laboratory service agreements. High-value specifics: focus on clinical laboratory and biomarker services supporting biopharma R&D and clinical trials. Work setup: hybrid (2-3 days onsite in West Chester, PA). No direct management responsibilities but requires proven project leadership, stakeholder influence, and hands-on execution.