Global Category Lead: Decentralized Trials & Procurement

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Glattbrugg; Hybrid; CHF 159,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is hiring a Global Category Manager for Decentralized Trials. The role is based in Zurich, Switzerland, with hybrid work options.

You will shape procurement strategies for decentralized clinical trials, manage supplier negotiations, and drive value across clinical development activities. Responsibilities include leading supplier selection, contracting activities, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to balance cost, quality, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent required.
• Significant procurement/strategic sourcing experience.
• Knowledge of decentralized clinical trials and related supplier markets.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations and contract strategy.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across global teams.
• Strong analytical skills using market insights and data.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies aligning sourcing with business priorities and long-term objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contracting activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and support procurement decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships through governance and performance oversight.
• Balance cost, quality, innovation, sustainability, and risk in decision-making.
• Apply market intelligence to identify opportunities and support category planning.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. is hiring a Global Category Manager for Decentralized Trials. The role is based in Zurich, Switzerland, with hybrid work options.

You will shape procurement strategies for decentralized clinical trials, manage supplier negotiations, and drive value across clinical development activities. Responsibilities include leading supplier selection, contracting activities, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to balance cost, quality, and innovation.