Global CRO Procurement Lead – Associate Director

Amgen Inc.; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in Newark, NJ, seeks a Global Category Lead, Full-Service CRO - Associate Director, Global Procurement R&D to drive category strategies for outsourced clinical trials. You will partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with FDA/EMA standards and negotiate favorable terms with CRO vendors.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and delivering cost-efficient, compliant procurement outcomes across multi-year programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze internal demand and external market data to build category plans and cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead category management for Full-Service CRO across all phases of outsourced clinical trials.
• Partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance to align with standards.
• Negotiate contracts, amendments, and terms with vendors to balance innovation and compliance.
• Provide governance frameworks with Program Leads and Study Teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory developments to inform sourcing strategies.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Compliance & risk management

Job description

Amgen Inc. in Newark, NJ, seeks a Global Category Lead, Full-Service CRO - Associate Director, Global Procurement R&D to drive category strategies for outsourced clinical trials. You will partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with FDA/EMA standards and negotiate favorable terms with CRO vendors.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and delivering cost-efficient, compliant procurement outcomes across multi-year programs.