Global Category Lead: Decentralized Trials

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 128,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Zurich, Switzerland (hybrid) is seeking a Global Category Manager for Decentralized Trials to shape procurement strategies across clinical technologies.

You will partner with stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and drive value through cost, quality, and innovation. Based in Zurich or Cambridge, MA, you will leverage market intelligence to influence sourcing decisions, negotiate agreements, and advance master service agreements in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of decentralized clinical trials, clinical technologies, and related supplier markets.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations, contract strategy development, and supplier management activities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across complex global organizations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use market insights and data to support decisions.
• Experience managing supplier performance, governance programs, and business relationships.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills across functions and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies aligned with business priorities and long-term objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives including supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand needs and support procurement decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships through governance and performance oversight.
• Drive value by balancing cost, quality, innovation, sustainability, and risk.
• Apply market intelligence to identify opportunities and support planning.
• Advance commercial frameworks by supporting MSAs and supplier engagement models.
• Leverage digital tools and analytics to improve procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiations

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Zurich, Switzerland (hybrid) is seeking a Global Category Manager for Decentralized Trials to shape procurement strategies across clinical technologies.

You will partner with stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and drive value through cost, quality, and innovation. Based in Zurich or Cambridge, MA, you will leverage market intelligence to influence sourcing decisions, negotiate agreements, and advance master service agreements in a multinational setting.