Clinical R&D Procurement Strategy Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead category management for Clinical Trial Management services, including CROs and FSP/FSO models. You will drive sourcing strategies, supplier governance, and value creation across clinical operations.

The role requires deep experience in regulated environments and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in procurement/category management or related, in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting clinical development services (CROs/FSP/FSO).
• Understanding of pharmaceutical drug development and clinical outsourcing models.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations to understand study requirements and outsourcing needs.
• Develop and maintain category strategies and sourcing roadmaps for Clinical Trial Management services.
• Provide category and supplier insights to support decisions and supplier selection.
• Use spend data and market intelligence to identify sourcing and value opportunities.
• Lead or support sourcing initiatives, RFx, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contracting.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Quality, Regulatory on commercial approaches.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Clinical operations collaboration

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead category management for Clinical Trial Management services, including CROs and FSP/FSO models. You will drive sourcing strategies, supplier governance, and value creation across clinical operations.

The role requires deep experience in regulated environments and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.