Clinical Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Speclialist

United Theranostics; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Theranostics in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Clinical Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead sourcing and purchasing for radiopharmaceuticals and related materials in a full-time, on-site role.

You will evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, monitor supply chain, and collaborate with clinical/research teams to forecast needs and manage budget planning. This role emphasizes regulatory compliance and process improvement for reliable theranostic services.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with clinical teams, vendors, and admin.
• Foundational understanding of medicine and clinical environments, oncology/nuclear medicine preferred.
• Experience in training staff on procurement processes and compliance.
• Clinical research skills to support sourcing decisions and evaluate new products.
• Background in healthcare procurement or life sciences with vendor management.
• Ability to manage inventory systems and analyze cost/utilization data.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with regulatory focus.
• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Admin, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Proficiency with electronic purchasing systems and office software.

Responsibilities

• Source, purchase, and manage inventory for radiopharmaceuticals and clinical supplies.
• Evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, monitor supply chain performance.
• Ensure timely availability of products with regulatory and safety standards.
• Coordinate with clinical and research teams to forecast needs.
• Track usage, costs, and maintain procurement records.
• Support budget planning and cost optimization.
• Develop strategic sourcing initiatives to expand theranostic services.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve reliability of services.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical environment knowledge

Staff training

Clinical research

Healthcare procurement

Vendor management

Inventory analysis

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

United Theranostics is a specialized clinical practice focused on internal radiation therapy for oncologic diseases in an outpatient setting. The organization delivers current and emerging theranostic and targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies for conditions such as thyroid cancer, metastatic prostate cancer, and metastatic neuroendocrine cancer. Patients receive care in a safe, comfortable environment designed for complex, high-touch treatments. United Theranostics works in close collaboration with referring oncologists, endocrinologists, urologists, and other providers to coordinate comprehensive, patient-centered care. Team members join a multidisciplinary environment at the forefront of precision medicine and advanced cancer therapies.

Role Description

The Clinical Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Bethesda, MD. This role is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory for radiopharmaceuticals, clinical supplies, and ancillary materials required for internal radiation therapy services. The specialist will evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, monitor supply chain performance, and ensure timely availability of products in compliance with clinical, regulatory, and safety standards. Day-to-day tasks include coordinating with clinical and research teams to forecast needs, tracking usage and costs, maintaining accurate procurement records, and supporting budget planning. The role also involves developing strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing processes, and collaborating with leadership to support the expansion and reliability of theranostic services.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with clinical teams, vendors, and administrative stakeholders.


• Foundational understanding of Medicine and clinical environments, with familiarity in oncology, nuclear medicine, or radiopharmaceuticals preferred.


• Experience in Training or onboarding staff on procurement processes, inventory systems, and compliance procedures.


• Research and Clinical Research skills to support evidence-based sourcing decisions, evaluate new products, and understand protocol-driven requirements.


• Background in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing in healthcare or life sciences; experience with vendor management and contract negotiation.


• Ability to manage inventory systems, analyze cost and utilization data, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to regulatory and safety compliance.


• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Healthcare Administration, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a clinical discipline; equivalent experience considered.


• Proficiency with electronic purchasing systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software.