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

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
• Lead 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• The ability to analyze and present data in a clear and concise manner
• The ability to balance priorities and work independently
• The ability to engage and influence senior leadership with limited direction