Sourcing Manager - Real World Evidence (RWE) & Development Services

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Execution

• Lead sourcing activities from intake through supplier award for RWE and Development services, including RFIs, RFPs, bid evaluations, negotiations, and award justification.

• Execute sourcing strategies aligned to category direction across RWE, including observational studies, registries, and data acquisition, and Development services, including CRO support, functional services, and specialty vendors.

• Partner with Category Managers to ensure sourcing decisions align with broader portfolio and supplier strategies.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Serve as the primary procurement contact for assigned RWE studies and Development programs, working closely with Medical Affairs, Development, Clinical Operations, and Finance.

• Support study teams in defining scopes, timelines, and assumptions to enable effective sourcing and contracting outcomes.

• Provide guidance to stakeholders on preferred suppliers, contracting pathways, and sourcing best practices.

Supplier Selection & Performance

• Support supplier segmentation and selection across preferred, niche, and emerging vendors.

• Contribute to supplier governance by monitoring performance, identifying risks, and escalating issues to Category or Relationship Managers as appropriate.

• Capture lessons learned from sourcing events to inform future category and supplier strategies.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Drive commercial value through competitive sourcing, rate negotiations, cost transparency, and alignment to budget expectations.

• Support contract development and execution in partnership with Legal and Contracting teams, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Track sourcing outcomes, savings, and value delivery for assigned activities.

Cross-Category & Development Crossover

• Apply sourcing experience across both RWE and Development services, supporting cross-functional initiatives and hybrid programs that span Medical Affairs and Development.

• Demonstrate flexibility to support adjacent service categories as business needs evolve.