Clinical Trials Sourcing Specialist - Global

AmerisourceBergen; Woking; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sourcing Manager in the Global Clinical Supplies Team! This role offers the chance to shape sourcing strategies for clinical trials materials while collaborating with diverse teams across the EMEA region. You will be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. If you have a passion for strategic sourcing in the healthcare sector and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the challenge and help improve lives through innovative sourcing solutions!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles.
• Solid knowledge of sourcing methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for clinical trials materials and services.
• Identify risks associated with sourcing activities and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

Strategic sourcing methodologies

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical trials sourcing processes

Customer service excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Master's degree in supply chain management

Degree in life sciences

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Alcura, a Cencora company, offers end-to-end clinical supply services and world-class healthcare partnership supported by local expertise with global reach. The world’s foremost pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and their patients count on us to deliver comprehensive and personalized clinical trial solutions.

We have a vacancy for Sourcing Manager to join our Global Clinical Supplies Team in the EMEA region. This can be office based, hybrid, or fully homebased in a number of EMEA locations - Spain, UK (note that level will be decided after interview depending on skills/competencies).

Responsibilities:

Sourcing Strategy Development

1. Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager to develop sourcing strategies for clinical trials materials, services, and suppliers based on project requirements and organizational goals.
2. Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers/vendors that meet quality standards, cost-effectiveness requirements, timelines, and regulatory compliance.
3. Analyse trends and forecasting of required products to anticipate market shortages and potential sourcing opportunities.

Risk Management & Compliance

1. Identify potential risks associated with sourcing activities (e.g., supply chain disruptions), develop risk mitigation strategies/crisis management plans to minimize impact on clinical trial operations.
2. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations/guidelines such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) throughout all stages of clinical trial material/services procurement.
3. Responsible for maintaining contemporaneous data of product availability and critical information.

Cross-functional Collaboration

1. Collaborate with Proposal development team on tenders with strategic sourcing, cultivating relationships with prospective manufacturers and wholesalers providing a value solution for the clients.
2. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations personnel (clinical operations teams), quality assurance/quality control (QA) teams, Qualified presumption of safety (QPs), Supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of clinical trial supplies/services into ongoing operations.
3. Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Operations) to understand project needs, timelines, specifications, budget constraints; align sourcing strategies accordingly.
4. Communicate effectively with Operations to ensure a smooth transition from quote/Purchase Order (PO) to delivery, e.g. timelines.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

1. Identify opportunities for process improvements within the clinical trials sourcing function; propose changes aimed at optimizing efficiency/effectiveness through automation/digitization where applicable.

Quality Management System

1. Support Lead Project Manager Comparator Operations/Quality Assistant team to investigate any customer complaints or deviations or audits related to sourced pharmaceutical drugs for clinical trials.
2. Provide necessary information and support, documentation, and support to assist in determining root causes, implementing corrective actions, and preventing future occurrences.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, life sciences, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry - clinical supplies in a clinical trial environment.

Skills Required:

1. Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and best practices.
2. Knowledge of APAC & LATAM comparator market.
3. Supports forecasting (tailor advise) and strategy work.
4. Familiarity with clinical trial materials/services and their specific sourcing requirements.
5. Proficiency in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
7. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Strong understanding of clinical trials sourcing processes and regulations.
9. Strong client building and 3rd party relationship management.
10. Outstanding ability to provide customer service with the highest standards of quality and excellence.
11. Fluent in English - the hiring process will be conducted in this language.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned.