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Job Details

Alcura, a Cencora company, offers end-to-end clinical supply services and world-class healthcare partnership supported by local expertise with global reach. The world’s foremost pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and their patients count on us to deliver comprehensive and personalized clinical trial solutions.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Sourcing Strategy Development

Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager to develop sourcing strategies for clinical trials materials, services, and suppliers based on project requirements and organizational goals.

Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers/vendors that meet quality standards, cost-effectiveness requirements, timelines, and regulatory compliance.

Analyse trends and forecasting of required products to anticipate market shortages and potential sourcing opportunities.

Supplier Relationship Management

Establish strong relationships with key suppliers/vendors involved in clinical trials sourcing activities to ensure reliable supply of goods/services at competitive prices.

Monitor supplier performance against established metrics/SLAs to ensure compliance with quality standards, delivery timelines, cost targets within clinical trials sourcing projects.

Identify, evaluate, and onboard medication comparator vendors globally, ensuring alignment with Alcura's quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with key vendors to establish long-term relationships based on mutual trust, reliability, and collaboration.

Conduct regular vendor performance evaluations to assess quality, delivery times, pricing competitiveness, and overall service levels.

Supplier Evaluation & Selection

Evaluate potential suppliers/vendors through assessments such as audits or site visits to ensure capabilities align with clinical trials sourcing needs.

Develop supplier evaluation criteria based on quality standards, cost-effectiveness requirements specific to clinical trials materials/services.

Develop direct purchase relationships with manufacturers to implement exclusive distribution agreements.

Negotiation & Contract Management

Lead negotiations with suppliers/vendors to secure favorable pricing agreements, contract terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and other relevant commercial terms while ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance. Collaborate with legal teams to review contract language, mitigate risks associated with clinical trials sourcing activities.

Participate in Business Review Meetings (BRMs) with suppliers.

Manage Quotations:

Lead the process of soliciting and reviewing vendor quotations for medication comparator purchases within clinical trials across different regions.

Analyze pricing proposals to identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality or regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that quotations align with project timelines, budget constraints, and client requirements.

Funnel Management

Maintaining the pipeline funnel and ensuring it is always up to date for the enquiries being worked on.

Facilitating the forecast with detailed knowledge of all enquiries.

Understanding win/loss reasons to improve services.

Risk Management & Compliance

Identify potential risks associated with sourcing activities (e.g., supply chain disruptions), develop risk mitigation strategies/crisis management plans to minimize impact on clinical trial operations.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations/guidelines such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) throughout all stages of clinical trial material/services procurement.

Responsible for maintaining contemporaneous data of product availability and critical information.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Analyze data related to supplier performance, costs, savings achieved, and other key metrics; derive insights for decision-making and provide regular reports to stakeholders highlighting trends, recommendations for process optimization within clinical trials sourcing.

Track Vendor KPI’s against expected metrics, e.g. response times.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Proposal development team on tenders with strategic sourcing, cultivating relationships with prospective manufacturers and wholesalers providing a value solution for the clients

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Operations personnel (clinical operations teams), quality assurance/quality control (QA) teams, QPs, Supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of clinical trial supplies/services into ongoing operations.

Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Operations) to understand project needs, timelines, specifications, budget constraints; align sourcing strategies accordingly.

Communicate effectively with Operations to ensure a smooth transition from quote/PO to delivery, e.g. timelines

Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Identify opportunities for process improvements within the clinical trials sourcing function; propose changes aimed at optimizing efficiency/effectiveness through automation/digitization where applicable.

Quality Management System

Support Lead PM Comparator Operations/QA team to investigate any customer complaints or deviations or audits related to sourced pharmaceutical drugs for clinical trials.

Provide necessary information and support, documentation, and support to assist in determining root causes, implementing corrective actions, and preventing future occurrences.

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Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, life sciences, or a related field.

5 + years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

Skills Required:

Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and best practices.

Knowledge APAC & LATAM comparator market.

Supports forecasting (tailor advise) and strategy work.

 Familiarity with clinical trial materials/services and their specific sourcing requirements.

Proficiency in supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract management.

 Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

 Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong understanding of clinical trials sourcing processes and regulations.

Fluent in English- the hiring process will be conduct on this language.

What Cencora offers

​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

Affiliated CompaniesAffiliated Companies: Alcura Health España S.A.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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