Clinical Trials Sourcing Specialist - Global

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Job Details

Alcura offers end-to-end clinical supply services and world-class healthcare partnerships supported by local expertise with global reach. The world’s foremost pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and their patients rely on us to deliver comprehensive and personalized clinical trial solutions.

We have a vacancy for a Sourcing Manager to join our Global Clinical Supplies Team in the EMEA region. This position can be office-based, hybrid, or fully home-based in several EMEA locations, including Spain and the UK.

Responsibilities :

• Sourcing Strategy Development
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager to develop sourcing strategies for clinical trial materials, services, and suppliers based on project requirements and organizational goals.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers / vendors that meet quality standards, cost-effectiveness, timelines, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze trends and forecast required products to anticipate market shortages and sourcing opportunities.
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Identify potential risks associated with sourcing activities, develop risk mitigation strategies, and crisis management plans to minimize impact on clinical trial operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) throughout all procurement stages.
• Maintain up-to-date data on product availability and critical information.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work with proposal development teams on tenders, cultivating relationships with manufacturers and wholesalers to provide value solutions.
• Coordinate with Operations, QA, QPs, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless integration of clinical trial supplies and services.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to understand project needs and align sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with Operations to ensure smooth transition from quotes / POs to delivery.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Identify process improvement opportunities within sourcing functions and propose automation or digitization solutions.
• Quality Management System
• Support investigations related to sourced pharmaceutical drugs, including customer complaints, deviations, or audits.
• Assist in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and prevention strategies.

Qualifications & Experience :

Skills Required :

What Cencora offers

Benefits outside the US may vary by country and are aligned with local market practices. Eligibility and effective dates may differ, especially for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full-time position.

Affiliated Companies

Alcura Health España S.A.

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