Associate Director leading general sourcing strategy for Medical Affairs and Marketing categories at a pharmaceutical company. Develops supplier partnerships, manages procurement processes, and drives value generation across external spending while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

- Develop and implement global sourcing category strategies and value generation plans for Medical Affairs and Marketing
- Identify, develop, and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders across Marketing, Medical Affairs, Legal, Finance, and IT
- Manage strategic sourcing processes including supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and performance management
- Drive Post Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management frameworks emphasizing continuous improvement




- Lead Total Cost of Ownership initiatives and Supplier Performance Management programs with key vendors

Requirements

- 7+ years progressive global procurement experience managing marketing, medical affairs, or R&D; categories
- Pharmaceutical industry procurement background with medical affairs, marketing, or patient services exposure
- Experience with Clinical Research Organizations and external research providers
- Knowledge of clinical trials, real-world evidence studies, and epidemiological research designs
- Strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Finance, Business, or comparable field
- Highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professional conduct

📌 Associate Director, Commercial (España)
🏢 AstraZeneca
📍 España