Global Category Manager - Decentralized Trials

Takeda • Boston, MA

8d • $154,400 - $242,550 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Category Manager will help shape and advance global procurement strategies that support decentralized clinical trials and related clinical technologies. As part of a global procurement team, the role works closely with business stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to deliver value across clinical development activities. The position contributes to sourcing decisions, supplier partnerships, commercial strategies, and business outcomes that support quality, innovation, risk management, and operational effectiveness. It brings market insights, data, and industry knowledge into decision-making while strengthening supplier performance and long-term partnerships, and supports global initiatives that enable successful clinical development programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of decentralized clinical trials, clinical technologies, and related supplier markets.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations, contract strategy development, and supplier management activities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across complex global organizations.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use market insights, data, and business information to support decisions.
• Experience managing supplier performance, governance programs, and business relationships.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across functions and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies that align sourcing activities with business priorities and long-term objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contracting activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and support procurement decisions across clinical development services.
• Manage supplier relationships through governance, performance oversight, and ongoing collaboration with key partners.
• Drive value creation by balancing cost, quality, innovation, sustainability, and risk considerations in decision-making.
• Apply market intelligence to identify opportunities, assess supplier capabilities, and support category planning.
• Advance commercial frameworks by supporting master service agreement strategies and supplier engagement models.
• Leverage digital tools and analytics to enhance procurement processes and improve business outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager