Project Manager - Global Clinical Supplies

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About Cencora & Alcura

Alcura, a Cencora company, provides end-to-end clinical supply services and healthcare partnerships, supported by local expertise with global reach. Pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and their patients rely on us to deliver comprehensive and personalized clinical trial solutions.

💼 The Role

We have a vacancy for a Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager to join our Global Clinical Supplies Team in the EMEA region. This role can be office-based, hybrid, or fully home-based in several EMEA locations, including Spain, the UK, and Germany. Note that the level will be decided after the interview, depending on skills/competencies.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing Strategy Development
  • Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager to develop sourcing strategies for clinical trial 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.
  • Analyze trends and forecasting of required products to anticipate market shortages and potential sourcing opportunities.
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify potential risks associated with sourcing activities (e.g., supply chain disruptions) and develop risk mitigation strategies/crisis management plans to minimize the impact on clinical trial operations.
  • Compliance with relevant regulations/guidelines such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) throughout all stages of clinical trial material/services procurement.
  • Maintain contemporaneous data of product availability and critical information.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate with the 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, Qualified presumption of safety (QPs), and 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, and budget constraints; align sourcing strategies accordingly.
  • Communicate effectively with Operations to ensure a smooth transition from quote/Purchase Order (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 the Lead Project Manager Comparator Operations/Quality Assistant team to investigate any customer complaints, deviations, or audits related to sourced pharmaceutical drugs for clinical trials.
  • Provide necessary information, documentation, and support to assist in determining root causes, implementing corrective actions, and preventing future occurrences.

✅ Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, life sciences, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, specifically clinical supplies in a clinical trial environment.

Skills Required:

• Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and best practices.
• Knowledge of the APAC & LATAM comparator market.
• Supports forecasting 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.
• Strong client-building and 3rd-party relationship management.
• Outstanding ability to provide customer service with the highest standards of quality and excellence.
• Language: Fluent in English (the hiring process will be conducted in English).

🎁 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 Companies: Alcura Health España S.A.

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