Manger, Clinical Procurement

Summary:
The Clinical Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to support the Clinical Development and Operations departments to advance the development of innovative products and therapies. This role ensures cost-effective procurement while maintaining high quality of services and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The Clinical Sourcing Manager collaborates with clinical teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to optimize supplier relationships and drive value-based purchasing decisions.

This position reports to the Assoc. Director, Clinical Procurement, and will work independently to bring additional value, and lead projects, while working in a collaborative environment that provides support and guidance to ensure Procurement is effectively serving the business needs of Clinical Development and Operations stakeholders.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
* Develop and execute sourcing strategies for clinical categories including but not limited to CROs, Site Monitoring, Data Management, Medical Imaging, Lab Services Packaging/Labeling, Clinical Supply Chain, etc. while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
* Conduct market research, supplier analysis, and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Lead sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, vendor selection, contract negotiations and executions, and change controls.
* Create and execute SOWS, Purchase Orders and Change Orders in Ariba.

Vendor & Contract Management
* Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive performance, quality, and cost efficiency.
* Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, and service terms to ensure compliance and best-value procurement.
* Monitor supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and participate in issue resolution process with the vendors

Collaboration with Clinical & Operational Teams
* Partner with the clinical development and operations teams to evaluate clinical product development needs and assess supplier capabilities to support those needs.
* Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams including clinical operations, quality assurance, legal and finance
* Evaluate change orders and change-in-scope agreements for ongoing studies with third-party vendors

Cost Management & Process Improvement
* Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high quality of services.
* Utilize data analytics and procurement tools to drive efficiency and transparency in sourcing decisions.
* Support process improvement and optimization projects, including standardization and streamlining processes.

Budgeting
* Support study-level spend, budget, and financial analysis and tracking

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
* Ensure sourcing activities comply with industry regulations, such as FDA, HIPAA guidelines, Company ethics and compliance policies and other applicable laws and regulations.
* Support new supplier on-boarding and due diligence

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No

Interaction:
Work closely with the Associate Director, Clinical Procurement and business partners including Clinical Development and Clinical Operation teams. Work directly with the Legal, Finance, Accounts Payable and Compliance teams, suppliers, and external consultants.

Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Science, Business Administration, Healthcare Management or Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).
* Minimum 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within the pharmaceuticals, medical devices or biotech industry supporting Clinical Development and Operations.
* Experience with clinical trial contracts including CRO contracts, Central Labs, Biostatistics, IRB, Clinical Supply Chain, etc.
* Experience in participating and leading contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost reduction strategies.
* Working knowledge of SAP Ariba P2P & contracts systems preferred
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Key-competencies:
* Understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and Phase I-III study design
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to lead RFI, RFQ and RFP and contract negotiations
* Experience with strategic sourcing best practices including Category Management, Spend Analytics, Preferred Supplier Program & Supplier Relationship Management
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Multi-tasking and project management
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements and healthcare compliance standards

Work Environment:
Typical office setting

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
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