Global CRO Sourcing Lead — Associate Director

Amgen; United States; Remote; USD 148,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking a Global Category Lead, Full-Service CRO, Associate Director, Global Procurement R&D to shape category strategy for outsourced clinical trials. You will partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to optimize sourcing, negotiate MSAs and terms, and drive market insights and risk management across a complex global vendor network.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, rigorous governance, and a focus on reducing costs while maintaining quality and

Qualifications

• Doctorate or master’s with required years of procurement experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with multiple years of global sourcing experience.
• High school diploma with extensive procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead global category strategy for Full-Service CRO.
• Negotiate contracts, amendments, and commercial terms with CRO vendors.
• Partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance teams for alignment with standards.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, HIPAA, and GCP in sourcing activities.
• Drive supplier governance and risk management across regions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional leadership

Analytics

Vendor management

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

Ariba

ERP systems

Advanced analytics tools

Contract lifecycle management

Job description

Amgen is seeking a Global Category Lead, Full-Service CRO, Associate Director, Global Procurement R&D to shape category strategy for outsourced clinical trials. You will partner with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to optimize sourcing, negotiate MSAs and terms, and drive market insights and risk management across a complex global vendor network.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, rigorous governance, and a focus on reducing costs while maintaining quality and