Global Head of R&D & Clinical Development Sourcing

Role: Senior Director, R&D & Clinical Development Sourcing, leading strategic procurement for biopharma R&D, clinical operations, and scientific services. Responsibilities: develop multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with pipeline and corporate goals; partner with Clinical Operations, R&D, Biometrics, Regulatory, and Quality teams; lead category strategies across CROs, labs, bioanalytical, and scientific services; drive cost savings, operational efficiencies, and risk mitigation; oversee supplier governance, performance, and compliance; build and mentor procurement team; improve sourcing processes and ensure regulatory adherence; manage vendor risks and contractual frameworks. Requirements: proven leadership in biopharma or life sciences procurement with experience supporting clinical and R&D categories; strong stakeholder management skills; expertise in CRO, scientific vendors, and eClinical platforms; track record of cost optimization and supplier relationship management. Preferred: experience in Hematology, Oncology, or Autoimmunity therapeutic areas; familiarity with GxP, clinical trial phases, and regulatory standards; ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment. HighValue: strategic sourcing for preclinical and clinical development, vendor governance, cost and risk management, supporting global R&D pipelines. WorkSetup: not specified.