Summary
Job title: Category Manager - Medical Affairs, Dev Procurement
Location: Hyderabad, India/Selangor, Malaysia
Lead the evidencegeneration and Medical Affairs procurement subcategory globally (or regionally/country as applicable), translating strategy into execution across Real World Evidence (RWE), NonInterventional Studies (NIS), and Clinical Data Acquisition. Partner crossfunctionally to deliver compliant, timely sourcing and contracting that enables highquality data generation for patients and Medical Affairs objectives.
About The Role
Major accountabilities:
- Translate the global divisional category strategy into subcategory strategy and implementation plans for Medical Affairs evidence generation; or translate regional procurement strategy into country-specific plans and delivery.
- Plan and lead sourcing for RWE, NIS, and Clinical Data Acquisition vendors (e.g., CROs, data providers, registries), including specification definition, demand management, and risk/compliance guardrails.
- Segment suppliers and identify critical relationships; lead annual business planning and innovation forums to improve data quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness.
- Manage strategic supplier performance with consistent measures for the subcategory; resolve performance risks/issues promptly to enduser satisfaction and in line with Medical Affairs standards.
- Create, negotiate, and manage major contracts for the subcategory; ensure contract terms are communicated and applied consistently across divisions/regions.
- Oversee budget/resource allocation for the subcategory and ensure spend stewardship aligned to Medical Affairs priorities and compliance expectations.
- Develop talent and performance of direct reports; contribute to the broader team's growth through coaching and capability building in evidencegeneration procurement.
Minimum Requirements
- 15+ years overall experience, including substantial time in category management and strategic procurement; demonstrable impact in complex, multimarket environments.
- Medical Affairs evidence generation expertise across Real World Evidence (RWE), NonInterventional Studies (NIS), and Clinical Data Acquisition (vendors, data sources, study operations, data rights/privacy).
- Functional breadth spanning sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, and change management; ability to translate strategy into actionable sourcing roadmaps.
- Critical negotiations with highvalue/strategic suppliers; adept at balancing quality, timelines, and cost in regulated settings.
- Crosscultural experience and stakeholder engagement across Medical Affairs, Clinical, Legal, Compliance, and Finance.
- Project/operations management for multicountry evidence programs; disciplined execution and issue resolution.
- Language: Fluency in English; additional languages a plus depending on region.
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