Senior Manager, Data Acquisitions, R&D Procurement

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Senior Manager for Data Acquisitions in London. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving value through data acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement, particularly within healthcare, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive Procurement experience, ideally in Pharmaceuticals.
• Experience in data acquisitions is essential.
• Strong digital and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive sourcing strategies for spend categories.
• Lead contract planning, negotiation, and execution.
• Build strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Data Science, or Science

Job description

Job Description

Site Name: UK – London – New Oxford Street

Posted Date: May 19 2025

Global Procurement enables GSK's ambitions by leading procurement initiatives across business units, supporting vaccine and medicine delivery through the procurement cycle.

As GSK advances its data utilization to improve patient outcomes, we seek a leader for Procurement in this space. Join the R&D Procurement team to maximize data acquisition and subscription investments, developing strategies with stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have healthcare data acquisition experience, knowledge of purchasing data, and familiarity with key providers, especially aligned with GSK’s therapy areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy creation & execution: Develop sourcing strategies for categories, align with global/regional plans, lead contract negotiations and improve processes.
• Value creation: Deliver benefits through strategy execution, manage savings, risk mitigation, and ESG initiatives.
• Stakeholder management: Influence and communicate with senior stakeholders and finance managers.
• Supplier relationships: Build strategic supplier relationships, ensure value, and leverage review processes.
• Influencing: Foster partnership approaches, ensure effective communication, and align regional and global strategies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Procurement, Engineering, Data Science, or Science.
• 6+ years procurement experience, with at least 2 in healthcare data acquisitions.
• Proven category management, stakeholder engagement, and supplier relationship skills.
• Expertise in external environment, supplier performance, and commercial models.
• Strong communication, influencing, and digital data skills.
• Ability to build relationships and exercise judgment with stakeholders and suppliers.

Closing date for applications: 2nd June 2025 (COB). Please include your competencies in your application materials. For support or adjustments, contact 0808 234 4391.