Director, Clinical Trial Procurement & Strategy

Tevapharm; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of R&D Procurement – Clinical Trial Management to lead category strategy and supplier partnerships across global CROs and FSOs. The role partners with clinical development to translate study needs into sourcing strategies that drive value and resilience.

The successful candidate will shape category roadmaps, mentor sourcing professionals, and drive continuous improvement while balancing cost, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting clinical supply, R&D, life sciences, or regulated environments.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate priorities into procurement strategies.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and strategic capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Clinical Development and R&D leaders to align procurement strategies with business priorities.
• Lead category strategy development and multi-year roadmaps across clinical trial management.
• Develop category productivity roadmaps to optimize cost and supplier performance.
• Maintain market intelligence and supplier insights to inform decisions.
• Provide leadership to category managers and drive capability growth.
• Balance cost, quality, speed, and compliance in sourcing strategies.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder influence

Analytical skills

People leadership

R&D procurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Finance, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred) with 8+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Teva Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of R&D Procurement – Clinical Trial Management to lead category strategy and supplier partnerships across global CROs and FSOs. The role partners with clinical development to translate study needs into sourcing strategies that drive value and resilience.

The successful candidate will shape category roadmaps, mentor sourcing professionals, and drive continuous improvement while balancing cost, quality, and regulatory requirements.