GlaxoSmithKline
Senior Manager R&D Procurement - Evidence Generation (m/f/d)
GlaxoSmithKline, Mont Clare, Pennsylvania, United States
Senior Manager R&D Procurement - Evidence Generation (m/w/d)
In this role, you will be responsible for category management (including sourcing and contract management) in the Evidence Generation R&D Procurement Team. This will include the development and implementation and ongoing management of category strategies, contracting for master/service agreements, management of supplier relationships and for ensuring the suppliers key to the categories commit to deliver GSK’s performance/quality/financial requirements.
The Evidence Generation category
covers fee for service outsourcing aligned with our Real World Evidence and Health Outcomes team in Global Medical/Chief Patient Officer Organisation and the Global Epidemiology teams in R&D. Evidence Generation represents a range of critical non-interventional services that provide commercially relevant and scientifically rigorous evidence to elevate our product’s value proposition and reimbursement potential. These include:
Non-Interventional Studies: Primary Data Collection and Secondary Data Studies and Analysis
Analysis on Human Subject Research (HSR): Literature Reviews, Global Value Dossiers, Economic Models
Strategy/Consulting: Data Analysis, Evidence Generation Consulting
Data Licensing
Evidence Generation is used throughout the product life cycle as GSK shares scientific information about our pipeline and in-line products - helping us to be Ambitious for Patients.
In this role you will…
Manage and support Global Medical categories.
Develop strategies together with the Chief Patient Officer, Chief Medical Officer and Clinical stakeholders.
Be responsible for contract planning, negotiation, execution, interpretation, and maintenance; conducting negotiations across the applicable categories of spend
Work across multiple countries and business units requiring high cultural awareness
Establish strong partnerships with the Business Owner(s) and Supplier(s) to understand business challenges and develop simplified, cost-effective resolutions
Proactively liaise with functional groups to determine scope of category services, suitability of suppliers, competitive bid analysis (RFPs), and identification of areas in which efficiencies can be gained
Become familiar with and utilise complex business processes in all GSK supplier transactions, including all risk / regulatory / compliance requirements
Implement and support procurement strategies to maximise supplier leverage
Gain significant external supplier knowledge
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce nonvalue added work and maximise use of efficient buying channels
Contribute to the R&D procurement savings targets year on year
Why you? Qualifications & Skills:
Multiple years of experience in procurement category management
Proven negotiations and contract management skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills of senior stakeholders
Experience of procurement lifecycle management systems such as Ariba Sourcing, Contracts and Guided Buying (or equivalent)
Experience of effective Supplier Relationship Management
Experience of running international sourcing processes
Ability to work independently and dealing with ambiguity, with strong problem solving skills.
Proficiency in English, written and spoken
University degree
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Knowledge and experience of R&D Procurement and/or Evidence Generation related categories
Confidence and knowledge of AI tools and processes
Why GSK?
Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies
Contract of employment
Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit)
Life insurance and pension plan
Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible counterparts
Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure
Supportive community and integration events
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The Evidence Generation category
covers fee for service outsourcing aligned with our Real World Evidence and Health Outcomes team in Global Medical/Chief Patient Officer Organisation and the Global Epidemiology teams in R&D. Evidence Generation represents a range of critical non-interventional services that provide commercially relevant and scientifically rigorous evidence to elevate our product’s value proposition and reimbursement potential. These include:
Non-Interventional Studies: Primary Data Collection and Secondary Data Studies and Analysis
Analysis on Human Subject Research (HSR): Literature Reviews, Global Value Dossiers, Economic Models
Strategy/Consulting: Data Analysis, Evidence Generation Consulting
Data Licensing
Evidence Generation is used throughout the product life cycle as GSK shares scientific information about our pipeline and in-line products - helping us to be Ambitious for Patients.
In this role you will…
Manage and support Global Medical categories.
Develop strategies together with the Chief Patient Officer, Chief Medical Officer and Clinical stakeholders.
Be responsible for contract planning, negotiation, execution, interpretation, and maintenance; conducting negotiations across the applicable categories of spend
Work across multiple countries and business units requiring high cultural awareness
Establish strong partnerships with the Business Owner(s) and Supplier(s) to understand business challenges and develop simplified, cost-effective resolutions
Proactively liaise with functional groups to determine scope of category services, suitability of suppliers, competitive bid analysis (RFPs), and identification of areas in which efficiencies can be gained
Become familiar with and utilise complex business processes in all GSK supplier transactions, including all risk / regulatory / compliance requirements
Implement and support procurement strategies to maximise supplier leverage
Gain significant external supplier knowledge
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce nonvalue added work and maximise use of efficient buying channels
Contribute to the R&D procurement savings targets year on year
Why you? Qualifications & Skills:
Multiple years of experience in procurement category management
Proven negotiations and contract management skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills of senior stakeholders
Experience of procurement lifecycle management systems such as Ariba Sourcing, Contracts and Guided Buying (or equivalent)
Experience of effective Supplier Relationship Management
Experience of running international sourcing processes
Ability to work independently and dealing with ambiguity, with strong problem solving skills.
Proficiency in English, written and spoken
University degree
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Knowledge and experience of R&D Procurement and/or Evidence Generation related categories
Confidence and knowledge of AI tools and processes
Why GSK?
Career at one of the leading global healthcare companies
Contract of employment
Attractive reward package (annual bonus & awards for outstanding performance, recognition awards for additional achievements and engagement, holiday benefit)
Life insurance and pension plan
Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible counterparts
Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure
Supportive community and integration events
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