Senior Sourcing Manager, Preclinical

argenx

Multiple Locations
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5+ years pharma outsourcing experience
Contract negotiation and preparation
Vendor selection leadership
argenx is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager for its preclinical operations to manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pharma outsourcing and a strong understanding of project management principles, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills

Job Summary

  • The Senior Sourcing Manager is responsible for sourcing external vendors for non-clinical pharmacology, toxicology, and bioanalytical work to support the company's pipeline.
  • This role requires defining lean sourcing strategies and leading cross-functional teams through the vendor selection process including RFP preparation and contract negotiations.
  • Candidates must ensure inspection-readiness and compliance with relevant industry standards while managing vendor performance and cost increases.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

argenx is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager for its preclinical operations to manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pharma outsourcing and a strong understanding of project management principles, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years pharma outsourcing experience
  • Contract negotiation and preparation
  • Vendor selection leadership
  • GxP compliance knowledge
  • Cross-functional team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Strong innovation and agile mindset
  • Excellent English language skills
  • Additional languages advantageous
  • Experience with academic laboratories
  • Partnership elevation strategies

Key Requirements

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in scientific or business subjects
  • 3+ years multi-national pharma outsourcing experience
  • Familiarity with GxP requirements
  • Experience with Contract Research Organizations (CROs)

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