Senior Manager, Clinical Procurement

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Parental leave

Job summary

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Manager, Clinical Procurement to lead sourcing strategies for clinical trial services in the biotech space. You will manage end-to-end sourcing events, drive cost benchmarking and total cost of ownership analyses, and ensure timely delivery of quality services from external suppliers.

You will negotiate MSAs and SOWs, partner with Legal and cross-functional teams, and oversee supplier performance, risk mitigation, and adherence to GxP and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field required.
• 8+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, incl. 4+ years in clinical trials in biotech/pharma.
• Experience negotiating complex clinical service agreements (e.g., CROs, central labs).
• Experience with procurement systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Ariba).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for clinical trial services.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events (RFI/RFP/RFQ).
• Lead negotiation of MSAs, SOWs, and change orders; coordinate with Legal.
• Drive supplier performance management and risk mitigation.

Education

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

Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Ariba

Job description

The Senior Manager, Clinical Procurement is responsible for driving sourcing and procurement activities supporting global clinical trials and development programs. This role partners closely with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Legal, and Finance to develop and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate complex contracts, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality services from external suppliers. The individual will drive value through cost optimization, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies. This role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder engagement, and deep knowledge of clinical trial procurement.

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Sourcing & Category Management (40%)

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for clinical trial services (e.g., CROs, central labs, biometrics, imaging, eCOA, specialty vendors)
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing events including RFI/RFP/RFQ processes
• Drive competitive bidding, cost benchmarking, and total cost of ownership analysis
• Establish and maintain category strategies aligned with clinical development plans
• Ownership and maintenance of assigned clinical subcategories/studies

Contracting & Negotiation (25%)

• Lead negotiation of Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and change orders (COs)
• Partner with Legal to ensure contract terms align with company risk tolerance and compliance requirements
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure contracts are fit for purpose to support the appropriate clinical categories
• Ensure timely execution of contracts to support clinical trial timelines within agreed cycle times
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks

Stakeholder Engagement & Program Support (20%)

• Serve as a trusted business partner to Clinical Operations and cross-functional teams
• Provide procurement guidance to study teams across the clinical asset lifecycle
• Support study startup timelines through proactive planning and supplier alignment
• Communicate sourcing strategies, timelines, and risks to key stakeholders

Supplier Management & Operational Excellence (15%)

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and supplier innovation
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and systems (e.g., P2P processes)
• Contribute to cross functional support of vendor governance
• Support audit and inspection readiness and maintain compliance with GxP requirements

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, or related field
• 8+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, including 4+ years supporting clinical trials in biotech/pharma
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex clinical service agreements (e.g., CROs, central labs)
• Strong understanding of clinical development processes and vendor landscape
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with procurement systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Ariba, or similar ERP/eSourcing tools)

Preferred Capabilities

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting global, multi‑phase clinical trials
• Knowledge of GxP, regulatory requirements, and clinical compliance standards
• Experience with category management and strategic sourcing methodologies
• Exposure to supplier risk management and third‑party due diligence processes
• Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling and financial evaluation
• Prior experience in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented biotech environment

Additional Information

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $138,000-$190,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long‑term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To help us meet reporting requirements, we invite you to complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is entirely optional. It will not be used in the hiring process and will have no impact on your opportunity for employment. The information will be treated confidentially. Deciphera is committed to making all hiring and employment decisions fairly and on a non‑discriminatory basis.