Global Category Buyer, Clinical & Medical Trials

Ipsen Pharma (SAS); Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Pharma (SAS) is recruiting a Global Category Buyer, Clinical & Medical to lead multi-million spend across Clinical Trials, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Writing and related services. You will partner with R&D and Medical stakeholders to shape procurement strategy, source vendors, negotiate contracts and deliver tangible savings.

You will drive category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliant, value-driven procurement across Oncology, Neuroscience and Rare

Qualifications

• Experience in international procurement within a matrix organization.
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical industry and drug development process.
• Experience dealing with Contract Research Organizations (CROs).

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to understand clinical development plans and trials portfolio.
• Analyze spend and identify procurement opportunities with R&D and Medical stakeholders.
• Lead procurement strategy and negotiation to secure best value and terms.
• Develop and deliver savings pipelines and ensure alignment with Global Strategic Sourcing Director.

Skills

English (Fluent)

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement Management

Data Analysis

Project Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in business/management/procurement

CIPS or equivalent certification

Job description

Ipsen Pharma (SAS) is recruiting a Global Category Buyer, Clinical & Medical to lead multi-million spend across Clinical Trials, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Writing and related services. You will partner with R&D and Medical stakeholders to shape procurement strategy, source vendors, negotiate contracts and deliver tangible savings.

You will drive category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliant, value-driven procurement across Oncology, Neuroscience and Rare