Senior Manager, R&D Procurement - Clinical Labs and Diagnostics

Are you energized by a procurement role that allows you to leverage technology and accelerate efficiency and best practices across the business? If so, this Senior R&D Procurement Manager role could be an ideal opportunity to explore. Job Purpose As a Senior R&D Procurement Manager in Clinical Services, you will be accountable for a category of outsourced services needed for GSK's clinical trials: Negotiate contracts with suppliers that secure favorable terms for procurement of goods and services contracts in line with the agreed business requirements Ensure that business requirements are clearly defined and supplier performance management is in place to deliver value to GSK Lead strategic review with in-depth category knowledge Details (Your Responsibilities) This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following: 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 Why you? Basic Qualifications We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: 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 Preferred Qualifications Advanced Degree in Business Management, Business Operations, Mathematics or Science Strong business and financial acumen Strong oral and written communication skills Proficient in leveraging AI to simplify daily ways of working and drive efficiency in business processes Ability to analyze and present data in a clear and concise manner Ability to balance priorities and work independently Ability to engage and influence senior leadership with limited direction Skills Category Strategy, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Digital Literacy, Financial Acumen, Interactive Storytelling, Negotiation, Sourcing Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management If you are based in Cambridge, MA; Waltham, MA; Rockville, MD; or San Francisco, CA, the annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges $113,850 to $189,750. The US salary ranges take into account a number of factors including work location within the US market, the candidate's skills, experience, education level and the market rate for the role. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program which is dependent on the level of the role. Available benefits include health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and paid caregiver/parental and medical leave. If salary ranges are not displayed in the job posting for a specific country, the relevant compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process. Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr GlaxoSmithKline