Global Category Manager, Decentralized Trials (Hybrid)

Takeda; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 127.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Takeda is seeking a Global Category Manager for Decentralized Trials, based in Cambridge, MA or Zurich, Switzerland. You will shape procurement strategies for decentralized clinical trials and related technologies, collaborating with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to drive value across clinical development activities.

You will lead sourcing and contracting, manage supplier relationships, and use market data to inform decisions while advancing commercial frameworks and

Qualifikationen

• 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, data, and business information to support decisions.
• Experience managing supplier performance, governance programs, and business relationships.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work across functions and teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop category strategies aligned with business priorities and long‑term objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives by managing supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contracting activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and support procurement decisions across clinical development services.
• Manage supplier relationships through governance, performance oversight, and ongoing collaboration with key partners.
• Drive value creation by balancing cost, quality, innovation, sustainability, and risk considerations in decision‑making.
• Apply market intelligence to identify opportunities, assess supplier capabilities, and support category planning.
• Advance commercial frameworks by supporting master service agreements strategies and supplier engagement models.
• Leverage digital tools and analytics to enhance procurement processes and improve business outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiation skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Takeda is seeking a Global Category Manager for Decentralized Trials, based in Cambridge, MA or Zurich, Switzerland. You will shape procurement strategies for decentralized clinical trials and related technologies, collaborating with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to drive value across clinical development activities.

You will lead sourcing and contracting, manage supplier relationships, and use market data to inform decisions while advancing commercial frameworks and