Manager Consulting - Pharmaceuticals / R&D Procurement

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Required Qualifications:

• MBA / PGDM preferred, ideally with a background in Life Sciences, Supply Chain from Tier -1 Colleges
• Strong understanding of R&D procurement in pharmaceuticals / life sciences
• Experience across some or most of these categories in R&D Procurement - Discovery, Pre-Clinical, Clinical (Phases I–III), Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory & Phase IV, and Commercialization & Support Services
• Proven experience in managing complex sourcing projects and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Prior consulting experience with global pharma clients preferred

Role Overview:

Consulting Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and Execute R&D Procurement Category Strategies

   Build and implement sourcing strategies across Discovery, Clinical, Regulatory, and Commercialization categories in alignment with client goals.

2. Drive Sourcing Initiatives

   Lead end-to-end sourcing projects including RFx design, supplier outreach, evaluation, and contracting support. Analyze spend and market data to identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities; support negotiation planning and execution.

3. Collaborate with Stakeholders

   Engage cross-functional stakeholders including R&D, medical affairs, market access, and procurement to ensure alignment and adoption.

4. Support Supplier Selection and Contract Finalization

   Conduct TCO and value-based supplier evaluations, facilitate supplier negotiations, and support transition to contract execution.

5. Provide Market and Category Intelligence

   Leverage internal benchmarks and SME support to bring best practices and insights into client decision-making.

6. Ensure Governance and Compliance

   Monitor sourcing project performance, support KPI tracking, and ensure alignment with contractual and regulatory frameworks.

• Categories Supported:

  Clinical Trial Services, CROs, Laboratory Supplies, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Services, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Pricing & HEOR

Interested canidates please share your CV on mehek.shaikh@gep.com