Strategic Procurement Leader, R&D & Clinical Trials

Travere Therapeutics; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock option plan

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Travere Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Strategic Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, outsourcing, procurement, and financial oversight of clinical studies. This role partners with Clinical Operations, Development, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Finance, and other R&D functions to optimize external spending and vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in procurement, outsourcing, contracts, or vendor management, with CRO experience and strong financial modeling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in procurement, outsourcing, contracts, or vendor management.
• Experience with CROs and clinical development budgets and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop outsourcing strategies for R&D with Clinical Studies focus.
• Lead RFPs, bid analysis, and competitive sourcing initiatives.
• Negotiate financial terms and manage R&D contracts with stakeholders.
• Forecast clinical program spending, monitor variances and risks.
• Support monthly close, accruals, and budget reconciliation.
• Prepare executive-level reporting on vendor spend and financial metrics.

Skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, life science, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Agiloft

Coupa

Job description

Travere Therapeutics seeks an Associate Director, Strategic Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, outsourcing, procurement, and financial oversight of clinical studies. This role partners with Clinical Operations, Development, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, Finance, and other R&D functions to optimize external spending and vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in procurement, outsourcing, contracts, or vendor management, with CRO experience and strong financial modeling.