Senior R&D Procurement Manager — Labs & Diagnostics

GlaxoSmithKline; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 113,850 - 189,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Paid caregiver/parental leave

Medical leave

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Senior R&D Procurement Manager in Clinical Services to manage end-to-end procurement for Medicines Specialty Labs and Companion Diagnostics. The role partners with multiple functions in a matrixed R&D organization to define contracting strategies and lead data-driven negotiations aligned with business requirements.

The position requires 5+ years in category management within global procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience in pharmaceutical or related industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of category management experience in Global Procurement or equivalent function
• Experience developing project plans and leading complex negotiations
• Pharmaceutical, healthcare, or consumer goods industry experience
• Advanced Degree in Business Management, Business Operations, Mathematics or Science

Responsibilities

• Accountability for end-to-end management of the Medicines Specialty Labs and Companion Diagnostics categories
• Business Partner to multiple functions within matrixed R&D organization
• Establish contracting strategy for the Medicines Specialty Labs and Companion Diagnostics categories with appropriate resource allocation
• Lead sourcing events and data-driven negotiations to deliver on the business requirements
• Lead relationship management with key Specialty Labs and Companion Diagnostics suppliers
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the GSK culture and R&D priorities

Skills

Contract Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Sourcing Management

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Digital Literacy

Financial Acumen

Category Strategy

Interactive Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree in Business Management

Job description

GSK is seeking a Senior R&D Procurement Manager in Clinical Services to manage end-to-end procurement for Medicines Specialty Labs and Companion Diagnostics. The role partners with multiple functions in a matrixed R&D organization to define contracting strategies and lead data-driven negotiations aligned with business requirements.

The position requires 5+ years in category management within global procurement, strong negotiation skills, and experience in pharmaceutical or related industries.