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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
**A Day in the Life**
At Medtronic, we not only have the opportunity to manage indirect categories for the largest medical device company in the world, but we also get to experience the immense sense of purpose that comes from knowing that the money we save is reinvested into technology that helps alleviate pain, restore health, and extend lives of millions of patients around the world. The work we do supports the Medtronic Mission and it matters.
In this role you will be a key member of Medtronic's center-led Indirect Supply Management (ISM) team and will report to the Sr. Sourcing Manager of Global Capital. This is a role that provides the opportunity to identify and execute value-driven strategies across many functions, regions, and businesses. These strategies will leverage Medtronic's global scale to drive year over year value within the Capital sub-categories. In this role, you will partner with the center-led business engagement teams to implement pan-Medtronic category strategies across the globe.
The opportunities to create value within this ~$400M category are limitless, and we are seeking a candidate that thrives on building new opportunities every day to learn and make a difference. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of quickly building and leveraging relationships in a matrixed environment, work collaboratively to ensure team performance, and successfully influence a variety of stakeholders at all levels.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Develop and execute strategies across subcategories of the Capital portfolio that utilize multiple levers/approaches to drive value and result in a sustainable competitive advantage
+ Work independently and build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
+ Adept at collaborating with and influencing diverse stakeholders to develop and execute strategies. Skilled in navigating and leveraging complex matrixed organizational structures like Medtronic to drive successful outcomes
+ Gather market intelligence and analyze trends for the responsible subcategories to support strategy building and execution, and inform strategic decision-making
+ Achieve (year-on-year) value improvements for all aspects of quality, service, innovation, and cost
+ Perform RF(x) events to drive competitive pressure and ensure maximum value is realized
+ Partner closely with key functions that support supply management (e.g., legal, finance, quality/compliance)
+ Lead in Supplier Relationship Management activities for the responsible subcategories
+ Lead contract negotiations
+ Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to leadership
+ Educate on key indirect supply management initiatives and policies
+ Develop robust data gathering and data quality maintenance protocols to ensure spend transparency and support development of baseline for sourcing cost reduction efforts
+ Identify insourcing and outsourcing opportunities
+ Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement.The above tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential to this position; however, business conditions may change so flexibility is required.
**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:**
Minimum 4 years relevant experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
**NICE TO HAVE:**
+ Global Category Management experience (Strategy Development and Execution in accordance with Strategic Sourcing methodology)
+ Knowledge of working in FDA regulated industries
+ Ability to partner with and influence internal technical experts
+ Influencing teams and external suppliers to deliver results
+ Strong program management skills
+ Solid business and legal acumen
+ Positive and energetic team player with strong cross-functional team experience
+ Demonstrated experience in building and executing successful category strategies in the Capital space
+ Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI
+ Critical thinking
+ Demonstrated leadership, customer service, problem solving, communication, negotiation, tact, judgment, and organizational skills
+ Demonstrated strength in analytical skills
+ High attention to detail
+ Excellent written and verbal communication
**Physical Job Requirements**
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
**Benefits & Compensation**
**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$2,400.00 - 123,600.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans ( Medtronic**
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Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will.
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
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**About Us**
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
**What You'll Be Doing**
+ Lead global rail logistics procurement strategy, aligning with country teams and analyzing performance indicators.
+ Drive cost optimization through market benchmarking, insourcing vs. outsourcing analysis, and contract management for rail operations.
+ Negotiate supplier contracts and develop should-cost models to identify savings opportunities across regions.
+ Manage North American logistics procurement, including inbound/outbound transport, warehousing, and third-party carrier performance.
+ Champion digital sourcing initiatives and process optimization through e-auctions and logistics tools.
+ Advance sustainability goals by implementing green logistics strategies and collaborating with suppliers on ESG standards.
+ Mitigate logistics risks through continuity planning and ensure compliance with safety, trade, and industry regulations.
**What Are We Looking For**
+ Bachelor's degree in Technical Studies, Business Administration, or related fields; Master's preferred.
+ Minimum of 8 years' experience in procurement, logistics, or freight forwarding with a strong record in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
+ Deep expertise in transportation logistics, including cost structures, regulatory standards, and industry practices.
+ Strong analytical skills in market research, cost modeling, and spend data analysis to support strategic decisions.
+ Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional initiatives.
+ Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with leadership qualities and a proactive, results-driven mindset.
+ High adaptability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally to support global logistics operations.
**Work Environment**
This role operates in a dynamic, global environment with cross-functional collaboration across procurement, supply chain, and operations teams. Flexibility to work across time zones and occasional travel may be required.
**What We Offer**
+ Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
+ Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
+ Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
+ AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
+ Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
**Req ID** JR
**Minimum Pay Rate:** 149,280.00
**Maximum Pay Rate:** 199,033.33

**About Us**
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
**What You'll Be Doing**
+ Lead global strategy and negotiations for Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME), including capital procurement, leasing, and OEM parts.
+ Collaborate with regional and country teams to align procurement goals and identify bundling opportunities for cost savings.
+ Conduct market benchmarking and data analysis to develop KPIs and optimize sourcing decisions.
+ Manage North American HME procurement operations, ensuring vendor compliance, performance tracking, and technical support coordination.
+ Drive digital sourcing initiatives and support ESG goals through sustainable procurement practices.
+ Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with safety, trade, and industry standards.
+ Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Competency Centers, Finance, and Operations to align procurement with business priorities.
**What Are We Looking For**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; Master's preferred.
+ Minimum of 8 years experience in procurement, equipment sourcing, and supplier management within industrial or construction sectors.
+ Strong understanding of heavy mobile equipment, including capital procurement, leasing, and OEM parts.
+ Skilled in market analysis, cost modeling, and developing data-driven sourcing strategies.
+ Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage vendor performance, and drive cost optimization.
+ Effective communicator and cross-functional collaborator with a proactive, results-oriented mindset.
+ High adaptability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally to support global procurement operations.
**Work Environment**
This role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced global environment with a mix of office and field-based responsibilities. Collaboration across procurement, operations, and technical teams is essential. Occasional travel to plant and supplier locations is expected.
**What We Offer**
+ Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
+ Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
+ Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
+ AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
+ Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
**Req ID** JR
**Minimum Pay Rate:** 149,280.00
**Maximum Pay Rate:** 199,033.33

**About Us**
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
**What You'll Be Doing**
+ Lead contract development, negotiation, and management for CapEx procurement.
+ Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
+ Drive supplier performance improvements in quality, delivery, and service.
+ Identify and implement process improvements in sourcing and contract management.
+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with operational needs.
+ Apply competitive bidding practices and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
+ Provide expert procurement guidance, training, and support across the organization.
**What Are We Looking For**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. 
+ Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in CAPEX project procurement in industrial or infrastructure sectors. 
+ Experience in EPC project execution, financial structuring, or engineering. 
+ Exposure to global sourcing and supplier development in Low-Cost Countries. 
+ Deep understanding of FIDIC contracts, EPC frameworks, and risk allocation. 
+ Proficiency in procurement systems and project planning tools. 
+ Additional qualifications in strategic sourcing, contract law, or project management are a plus
**Work Environment**
This role operates in a hybrid work environment with a combination of remote work and travel to project sites, supplier locations, and company offices as needed. Flexibility and adaptability are key to success in this dynamic and collaborative setting.
**What We Offer**
+ Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions, highly competitive benefits programs, including:
+ Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
+ Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
+ AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
+ Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
**Req ID** JR
**Minimum Pay Rate:** 149,280.00
**Maximum Pay Rate:** 199,033.33

Job Description

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity with one of our key clients in the automotive space. Please don't hesitate to apply if you are interested.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the commodity strategy for Electronics in alignment with the company's overall strategic objectives
• Identification of new suppliers and development and improvement of relationships with existing suppliers
• Development, coordination and presentation of supplier proposals taking into account relevant factors such as quality, costs, delivery times and supplier evaluations
• Creation of inquiry documents and related tenders
• Offer evaluation and negotiation as well as presentation of the results in the sourcing board and to management
• Achievement of targets (execution, costs, delivery times)
• Development, negotiation and conclusion of individual and framework contracts
• Improvement of the data quality in existing systems
• Training and support of all departments for qualified requirements requirements and the creation of needs-based specifications and budgets

Qualifications:

• Completed degree in economics or engineering or comparable commercial / technical training
• Several years of relevant professional experience in Electronics commodity ideally in the automotive industry
• Sound technical understanding of production systems
• Experience in organizing cross-functional European teams in a matrix organization
• Experience in drafting contracts
• Flexibility, negotiating skills, an entrepreneurial and analytical mindset
• Presentation skills and a high degree of customer orientation
• Sound MS Office and SAP knowledge

**General Description:**
This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join BeOne's global procurement team, supporting a complex global organization. Reporting to Global Corporate Spend, Sr. Director. The Global GTS/IT Lead will be responsible for managing a team and optimizing the spend of approximately $150MM for growth, synergies and efficiencies.
This role is suitable for a hands-on self-starter with a minimum of 7 years' experience, who can personally deliver as well as coach and guide others in delivery. The ideal candidate will be experienced in leading global teams, complex global negotiations and strategy creation and have a solid understanding of corporate related procurement (at a Global level).
This role is remote, but we prefer candidates that are near our Cambridge, MA, Hopewell, NJ, or San Carlos CA locations.
The GTS/IT Global Lead, will manage the shaping and deployment of activities such as category management, strategic sourcing, supplier and contract performance management, and business engagement for the GTS/IT business.
**Essential Functions of the Job:**
+ Lead negotiations for major spend opportunities supporting GTS/IT
+ Optimize the supply base and related costs for all in scope spend, leveraging the full suite of cost management techniques.
+ Assist in relationship management with key partners and suppliers, including contract and supplier performance management.
+ Develop strong relationships with relevant stakeholders
+ Develop forward-looking procurement strategies for in scope spend.
+ Manage spend for all in scope sub- categories, delivering the optimum balance of value delivery.
**This includes implementing and managing the following activities:**
+ **Stakeholder Engagement:** Develop and systematically manage stakeholder relationships to find the optimal balance between meeting company needs and delivering total value.
+ **Category Management:** Design and implement the appropriate approach to category management, partnering with stakeholders which ensures quality of goods, certainty of supply at the optimal cost to the business.
+ **Cost Management:** Develop and secure cross functional alignment for cost management and manage multi-year category roadmaps and pipelines of sourcing initiative projects.
+ **Strategic Sourcing:** Partner to implement strategic sourcing initiatives to mitigate risk, ensure supply at the required quality standards and in one with the cost ambitions of the business.
+ **Supplier Management:** Leverage a standard framework to classify suppliers and implement SRM programs.
+ **Risk Management:** Evaluate and monitor the risk profile of the supply base, identify mitigation targets, and implement risk improvement initiatives.
+ **Synergy Delivery:** Manage the portfolio of sourcing initiatives and deliver cost reductions against challenging current and multi-year savings/value targets. Develop strong, trusted, analytically driven service delivery relationships.
+ **Team Development:** Ensure the team structure is appropriate and agile in design to support present and future needs, and the team are suitably skilled, empowered, and motivated to deliver on the functions' commitments.
**Education Required:** Bachelor's in Business/Finance, Computer science, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent related experience.
**Supervisory Responsibilities:**
+ Manage a team of category managers to support the GTS/IT organization.
**Computer Skills:** Familiar with procurement platforms, spend analytics, market and MS Office as well as SAP
**Travel** **:** Domestic and global travel is required for the role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

**General Description:**
This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join BeOne's global procurement team, supporting a complex global organization. Reporting to Global Corporate Spend, Sr. Director. The Global GTS/IT Lead will be responsible for managing a team and optimizing the spend of approximately $150MM for growth, synergies and efficiencies.
This role is suitable for a hands-on self-starter with a minimum of 7 years' experience, who can personally deliver as well as coach and guide others in delivery. The ideal candidate will be experienced in leading global teams, complex global negotiations and strategy creation and have a solid understanding of corporate related procurement (at a Global level).
This role is remote, but we prefer candidates that are near our Cambridge, MA, Hopewell, NJ, or San Carlos CA locations.
The GTS/IT Global Lead, will manage the shaping and deployment of activities such as category management, strategic sourcing, supplier and contract performance management, and business engagement for the GTS/IT business.
**Essential Functions of the Job:**
+ Lead negotiations for major spend opportunities supporting GTS/IT
+ Optimize the supply base and related costs for all in scope spend, leveraging the full suite of cost management techniques.
+ Assist in relationship management with key partners and suppliers, including contract and supplier performance management.
+ Develop strong relationships with relevant stakeholders
+ Develop forward-looking procurement strategies for in scope spend.
+ Manage spend for all in scope sub- categories, delivering the optimum balance of value delivery.
**This includes implementing and managing the following activities:**
+ **Stakeholder Engagement:** Develop and systematically manage stakeholder relationships to find the optimal balance between meeting company needs and delivering total value.
+ **Category Management:** Design and implement the appropriate approach to category management, partnering with stakeholders which ensures quality of goods, certainty of supply at the optimal cost to the business.
+ **Cost Management:** Develop and secure cross functional alignment for cost management and manage multi-year category roadmaps and pipelines of sourcing initiative projects.
+ **Strategic Sourcing:** Partner to implement strategic sourcing initiatives to mitigate risk, ensure supply at the required quality standards and in one with the cost ambitions of the business.
+ **Supplier Management:** Leverage a standard framework to classify suppliers and implement SRM programs.
+ **Risk Management:** Evaluate and monitor the risk profile of the supply base, identify mitigation targets, and implement risk improvement initiatives.
+ **Synergy Delivery:** Manage the portfolio of sourcing initiatives and deliver cost reductions against challenging current and multi-year savings/value targets. Develop strong, trusted, analytically driven service delivery relationships.
+ **Team Development:** Ensure the team structure is appropriate and agile in design to support present and future needs, and the team are suitably skilled, empowered, and motivated to deliver on the functions' commitments.
**Education Required:** Bachelor's in Business/Finance, Computer science, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent related experience.
**Supervisory Responsibilities:**
+ Manage a team of category managers to support the GTS/IT organization.
**Computer Skills:** Familiar with procurement platforms, spend analytics, market and MS Office as well as SAP
**Travel** **:** Domestic and global travel is required for the role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

**Job Title:** eCOA Clinical Operations Vendor Category Lead-
**Location** : Cambridge, MA Morristown, NJ
**About the Job**
Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.
Join our Vendor Performance Management Team as a **E-Clinical Outcome Assessment Vendor Category Lead** to drive excellence in patient-centered clinical research through effective implementation of electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) solutions. This role combines scientific expertise with operational excellence to ensure successful execution of eCOA initiatives across our clinical development programs.
The Clinical Operations Vendor Category Lead (COVCL) is fully accountable for the end-to-end operational strategy and delivery of their assigned service line / vendors performance to drive operational excellence measured in acceleration of study activities, study optimization, and enhanced quality. Create a working environment that encourages high vendor operational performance and innovation.
**General Information on the Role** : The COVCL will oversee each SPM (Supplier Performance Management) within the category to ensure operational consistency, on time and high-quality delivery. This role will identify optimization and opportunities to simplify processes to support the pace & delivery of the development portfolio. They will set service line goals, KPIs and target metrics and measure the success with each vendor.
The COVCL will encourage innovation and bring new best in class ideas and approaches to the table for developing and executing category strategies and working within the supply market to opportunities meets or exceed innovation objectives.
The COVCL will be well versed in Sanofi's portfolio, corporate KPIs and will work with the study teams managing those KPIs/QPIs to ensure vendor support and delivery as expected. The COVCL will have a strong understanding of the number of planned studies, vendor capabilities and indications to be able to assess potential workload, lessons learned and cost savings with the vendors.
The COVCL will have a deep understanding of the vendor's processes, operational model and timelines for implementation to identify and support continuous improvements and lessons learned. They will identify areas of risk and outline mitigation plans.
They will understand the end-to-end contracting process and ensure the vendor is within the obligations. Have a clear vision of category spend and efficiencies.
The COVCL will be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and delivering strong governance in their given categories/services. They will partner with procurement and quality and contribute to the internal outsourcing governance to set/adjust the strategy of the given services/categories under his/her responsibility.
COVCL will be involved in new vendor selection and qualification and will be aware of the current trends and competitive landscape of their service.
The COVCL will ensure quality of the delivery of the service line by supporting audits at both the study and vendor level.
The COVCL will need to utilize change management techniques to drive the development and utilization of new ways of working to empower vendor success.
Key interfaces for COVCL are the of vendors, Vendor Excellence SMEs, Clinical Operations Project Lead, Clinical Operations Study Lead, Procurement and other relevant departments.
COVCL functionally reports to Vendor Performance Management Head.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
**Main Responsibilities:**
+ Lead planning, execution, and management of eCOA implementation across clinical trials
+ Drive operational excellence in eCOA study execution from setup through data integration
+ Manage vendor relationships and coordinate cross-functional study teams
+ Identify and implement best solutions for operational challenges in eCOA implementation
+ Oversee project tracking and ensure data quality and timeline adherence
+ Serve as subject matter expert for eCOA operational best practices & data integration
+ Lead project meetings and issue resolution
+ Support proposal development and budget management
+ Ensure compliance with Sanofi SOPs and quality standards
**End to End Operational Strategy and Delivery of a service line:**
+ Oversee vendors performance within the category.
+ Ensure operational consistency of delivery.
+ Set service line goals and KPI/QPIs
**Strong Vendor Governance:**
+ Organize regular governance meetings for existing vendors.
+ Participate in selection and qualification of new vendors.
+ undefined
+ **Support study and vendor audits/inspections:** Ensure preparation and proper responses to audit/inspection reports for finding associated to vendor related findings. Develop and implement immediate action plans with the vendor if needed. Prepare and assist in PAI preparation and ensure an Inspection-readiness approach.
**About You**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelors degree in relevant field (Health Sciences, Clinical Research, or related discipline)
+ Minimum 8 years experience in Clinical Outcome Assessment or eClinical operations
+ Demonstrated experience in eCOA study operations
+ Practical knowledge of eCOA setup, oversight, and data integration
+ Experience managing vendors and coordinating cross-functional study teams
+ Understanding of clinical data workflow and data integration processes
**Technical Expertise:**
+ Proficiency in eCOA implementation and operations
+ Knowledge of clinical trial regulations and GCP
+ Understanding of system development lifecycle methodology
+ Experience with clinical data management systems
+ Strong technical understanding of data integration processes
+ Expertise in identifying and resolving operational inefficiencies
**Skills/Knowledge**
+ Solid knowledge of clinical development, GCP & ICH guidelines, regulations by major regulatory bodies such as FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and EMA (European Medicines Agency), and SOPs/ QDs.
+ Strong in leadership (ability to interface with all Sr. levels across the organization), decision making, thoughtful risking taking and problem-solving skills. Strong critical thinking skills;able to identify and anticipate study risks.
+ Agile and able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events in clinical studies. Strong ability to **Act for Change** .
+ Strong Interpersonal and Analytic Skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong influencing skills to effectively build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
+ English language skill: ability to exchange fluently (incl. negotiation), lead international meetings, analytics ability to dive into data driving operational delivery, write meeting minutes/ emails/ study documents, internal & external communications.
**Why Choose Us?**
+ Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
+ Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
+ Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
+ Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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**Job Title:** eCOA Clinical Operations Vendor Category Lead-
**Location** : Cambridge, MA Morristown, NJ
**About the Job**
Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.
Join our Vendor Performance Management Team as a **E-Clinical Outcome Assessment Vendor Category Lead** to drive excellence in patient-centered clinical research through effective implementation of electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) solutions. This role combines scientific expertise with operational excellence to ensure successful execution of eCOA initiatives across our clinical development programs.
The Clinical Operations Vendor Category Lead (COVCL) is fully accountable for the end-to-end operational strategy and delivery of their assigned service line / vendors performance to drive operational excellence measured in acceleration of study activities, study optimization, and enhanced quality. Create a working environment that encourages high vendor operational performance and innovation.
**General Information on the Role** : The COVCL will oversee each SPM (Supplier Performance Management) within the category to ensure operational consistency, on time and high-quality delivery. This role will identify optimization and opportunities to simplify processes to support the pace & delivery of the development portfolio. They will set service line goals, KPIs and target metrics and measure the success with each vendor.
The COVCL will encourage innovation and bring new best in class ideas and approaches to the table for developing and executing category strategies and working within the supply market to opportunities meets or exceed innovation objectives.
The COVCL will be well versed in Sanofi's portfolio, corporate KPIs and will work with the study teams managing those KPIs/QPIs to ensure vendor support and delivery as expected. The COVCL will have a strong understanding of the number of planned studies, vendor capabilities and indications to be able to assess potential workload, lessons learned and cost savings with the vendors.
The COVCL will have a deep understanding of the vendor's processes, operational model and timelines for implementation to identify and support continuous improvements and lessons learned. They will identify areas of risk and outline mitigation plans.
They will understand the end-to-end contracting process and ensure the vendor is within the obligations. Have a clear vision of category spend and efficiencies.
The COVCL will be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and delivering strong governance in their given categories/services. They will partner with procurement and quality and contribute to the internal outsourcing governance to set/adjust the strategy of the given services/categories under his/her responsibility.
COVCL will be involved in new vendor selection and qualification and will be aware of the current trends and competitive landscape of their service.
The COVCL will ensure quality of the delivery of the service line by supporting audits at both the study and vendor level.
The COVCL will need to utilize change management techniques to drive the development and utilization of new ways of working to empower vendor success.
Key interfaces for COVCL are the of vendors, Vendor Excellence SMEs, Clinical Operations Project Lead, Clinical Operations Study Lead, Procurement and other relevant departments.
COVCL functionally reports to Vendor Performance Management Head.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. We're also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
**Main Responsibilities:**
+ Lead planning, execution, and management of eCOA implementation across clinical trials
+ Drive operational excellence in eCOA study execution from setup through data integration
+ Manage vendor relationships and coordinate cross-functional study teams
+ Identify and implement best solutions for operational challenges in eCOA implementation
+ Oversee project tracking and ensure data quality and timeline adherence
+ Serve as subject matter expert for eCOA operational best practices & data integration
+ Lead project meetings and issue resolution
+ Support proposal development and budget management
+ Ensure compliance with Sanofi SOPs and quality standards
**End to End Operational Strategy and Delivery of a service line:**
+ Oversee vendors performance within the category.
+ Ensure operational consistency of delivery.
+ Set service line goals and KPI/QPIs
**Strong Vendor Governance:**
+ Organize regular governance meetings for existing vendors.
+ Participate in selection and qualification of new vendors.
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+ **Support study and vendor audits/inspections:** Ensure preparation and proper responses to audit/inspection reports for finding associated to vendor related findings. Develop and implement immediate action plans with the vendor if needed. Prepare and assist in PAI preparation and ensure an Inspection-readiness approach.
**About You**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelors degree in relevant field (Health Sciences, Clinical Research, or related discipline)
+ Minimum 8 years experience in Clinical Outcome Assessment or eClinical operations
+ Demonstrated experience in eCOA study operations
+ Practical knowledge of eCOA setup, oversight, and data integration
+ Experience managing vendors and coordinating cross-functional study teams
+ Understanding of clinical data workflow and data integration processes
**Technical Expertise:**
+ Proficiency in eCOA implementation and operations
+ Knowledge of clinical trial regulations and GCP
+ Understanding of system development lifecycle methodology
+ Experience with clinical data management systems
+ Strong technical understanding of data integration processes
+ Expertise in identifying and resolving operational inefficiencies
**Skills/Knowledge**
+ Solid knowledge of clinical development, GCP & ICH guidelines, regulations by major regulatory bodies such as FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and EMA (European Medicines Agency), and SOPs/ QDs.
+ Strong in leadership (ability to interface with all Sr. levels across the organization), decision making, thoughtful risking taking and problem-solving skills. Strong critical thinking skills;able to identify and anticipate study risks.
+ Agile and able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events in clinical studies. Strong ability to **Act for Change** .
+ Strong Interpersonal and Analytic Skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong influencing skills to effectively build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
+ English language skill: ability to exchange fluently (incl. negotiation), lead international meetings, analytics ability to dive into data driving operational delivery, write meeting minutes/ emails/ study documents, internal & external communications.
**Why Choose Us?**
+ Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
+ Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
+ Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
+ Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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#vhd
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
_US and Puerto Rico Residents Only_
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
_North America Applicants Only_
The salary range for this position is:
$202,500.00 - $292,500.00
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK ( .
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
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