Manager Consulting - Pharmaceuticals / R&D Procurement

You are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Consulting with a focus on procurement within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in R&D categories. With at least 4+ years of experience in procurement consulting and a minimum of 2-3 years dedicated to pharmaceutical R&D, you will take on a pivotal role in managing end-to-end category strategy and agile sourcing across various R&D categories such as Discovery, Pre-Clinical, Clinical (Phases IIII), Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory & Phase IV, and Commercialization & Support Services. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing R&D Procurement Category Strategies, driving sourcing initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, supporting supplier selection and contract finalization, providing market and category intelligence, and ensuring governance and compliance. You will be tasked with leading sourcing projects, analyzing spend and market data, engaging cross-functional stakeholders, conducting supplier evaluations, and monitoring project performance. To excel in this role, you must possess an MBA/PGDM, preferably with a background in Life Sciences or Supply Chain from Tier-1 Colleges. Additionally, you should have a strong understanding of R&D procurement in pharmaceuticals/life sciences, proven experience in managing complex sourcing projects, and excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. Prior consulting experience with global pharma clients is preferred. If you are a qualified candidate with the required experience and qualifications, we invite you to share your CV with us at mehek.shaikh@gep.com.,