Global Category Manager Full-Service CRO

Job Summary

Leading the global category strategy for Full-Service CRO, the full-time remote Global Category Manager will manage category initiatives, develop multi-year strategies, and drive supplier performance while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead category management for Full-Service CRO, supporting all phases of fully outsourced clinical trials
• Negotiate contracts and competitive terms with vendors while ensuring alignment with regulatory standards
• Monitor market trends and integrate compliance, quality, and risk mitigation into sourcing strategies

Required qualifications:

• Doctorate degree and 3 years, or Master's degree and 5 years, or Bachelor's degree and 7 years, or Associate's degree and 12 years, or High school diploma/GED and 14 years of Global Strategic Sourcing, Procurement experience
• Familiarity with procurement platforms such as Ariba and ERP systems
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex global projects
• Extensive knowledge of the global vendor landscape for clinical trials, specifically CROs and SMOs
• Strong contractual and regulatory navigation skills for healthcare technology agreements