Job Description
Job Title: Strategic Category Lead, Contract Development & Manufacturing
Job Type: Full-time, permanent position
Locations: Buckinghamshire, UK (hybrid)
Remuneration: Up to £80,000 + benefits
Are you ready to lead supplier strategy for one of the world’s most recognized healthcare innovators? A leading medical technology company is looking for a Strategic Category Lead to join their pharmaceutical diagnostic division and take ownership of sourcing and vendor management activities critical to the development of life-saving pharmaceuticals.
The Opportunity:
In this senior-level role, you'll play a pivotal part in the global R&D procurement function, focusing on sourcing and supplier partnerships for clinical trial materials across drug substance and drug product development. You'll be embedded within a high-performing sourcing team and work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Product Management leaders.
What You’ll Do:
1. Lead strategic sourcing and supplier selection for R&D Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs)
2. Develop category strategies that align with long-term clinical and commercial objectives
3. Guide end-to-end contract ...