Global Procurement Category Manager Digital & IT R&D
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Job Summary
Make your mark for patients
We are looking for a Global Procurement Category Manager Digital & IT R&D who is strategic influential and deeply knowledgeable about digital research and development technologies to join our Procurement team at UCB based out of Brussels Belgium.
About the Role
As the Global Procurement Category Manager Digital & IT R&D you will ensure the organization secures optimal value when acquiring software and digital technology solutions supporting the full research and development lifecycle. This includes technologies related to discovery pre-clinical clinical regulatory safety quality and CMC activities. You will collaborate closely with R&D stakeholders to understand business needs assess technology providers negotiate optimal commercial terms and proactively manage a global Digital R&D technology spend. Your strong understanding of pharmaceutical R&D processes and digital R&D technologies will enable you to make informed decisions and drive procurement excellence across multiple regions and regulatory landscapes.
Who Youll Work With
You will report to the Head of Digital & IT Procurement and will work closely with R&D Digital Technology leadership cross-functional internal stakeholders and strategic Digital R&D technology suppliers. Operating within a global remit you will build productive relationships with large R&D technology providers partner with internal teams to support business needs across the R&D value chain and act as a key advisor on technology sourcing supplier relationship management contractual negotiations and sustainability requirements.
What Youll Do
Manage a global Digital R&D technology spend and oversee end-to-end procurement processes across the R&D lifecycle.
Develop and implement category strategies for software supporting discovery pre-clinical clinical regulatory safety quality and CMC activities.
Identify opportunities to optimize Digital R&D technology spend and enhance supplier value.
Build and maintain strong relationships with R&D stakeholders and strategic technology suppliers.
Identify potential suppliers and lead supplier selection efforts for R&D technology solutions.
Manage complex RFI/RFP processes using procurement-approved tools.
Provide fact-based sourcing recommendations considering R&D technology market dynamics supplier capabilities and competitive trends.
Negotiate commercial terms with large R&D technology providers and ensure contractual compliance in partnership with Legal and Digital Technology.
Embed risk management data protection regulatory quality and sustainability requirements into supplier contracts where applicable.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and approve POs within defined thresholds.
Interested For this role were looking for:
Minimum 8 years experience in strategic procurement sourcing supplier management or digital technology roles preferably with exposure to pharmaceutical R&D environments.
Previous experience working with R&D technology categories and a strong understanding of pharmaceutical R&D processes across discovery pre-clinical clinical regulatory safety quality and CMC domains.
Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management experience including with large R&D technology providers.
Good understanding of digital R&D technology landscapes software solutions market dynamics and supplier ecosystems.
Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and influencing skills in a global and cross-functional environment.
Team-oriented collaborative mindset with commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Fluent in English.
Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!
About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.
Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.
At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.
UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.
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About Company
UCB – Inspired by patients. Driven by science. At UCB, we put our heart, soul and skills into making a difference for people living with severe diseases. We're here because we want to transform patients’ lives by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.To achieve our ambition, we w ... View more
