Clinical Sourcing Manager

NOVARTIS

5 - 10 years

12 - 17 Lacs

mumbai

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cro pharma project management clinical trials clinical development life sciences outsourcing stakeholder management rfp operations

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Work from Office

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Key Responsbilities

Prepare and release RFI, RFP, and RFQs; negotiate with existing and new suppliers for new requests and scope changes.
Act as the primary vendor contact for scope, assumptions, pricing, and payment terms.
Negotiate, develop, and execute contract frameworks (MSAs, SLAs) with key suppliers, ensuring full implementation.
Collaborate with legal, finance, and QA to ensure agreements are commercially advantageous and minimise risk.
Drive ESP selection based on category strategy, value-added services, and cost optimisation; monitor compliance and reduce maverick spend.
Deliver annual productivity improvements across applicable spend categories.
Manage complete contract packages for clinical ESP activities, securing approvals to ensure SOX and company compliance.
Support vendor audits and corrective action plans; ensure ESPs deliver as per contractual expectations.
Identify and pursue innovative ideas to create value; adapt approaches as needed.
Plan, organise, and manage projects considering priorities, resources, budgets, and constraints; define clear scope and objectives.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor s degree in Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences (Master s or MBA preferred).
Minimum 5 years experience in Clinical Development, including trial budget management.
At least 5 years in Outsourcing within Pharma or CRO industry.
Strong understanding of clinical development processes and trial management.
Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Solid knowledge of contractual legal terms, CRO marketplace, and financial aspects of clinical trial contracts.
Proficiency in project management, problem-solving, and clear communication across global, matrix environments.

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