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Strategic Procurement Director with extensive experience leading global R&D procurement across Clinical, Pre-Clinical, Laboratory Services and Outsourced Research categories. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Clinical Studies sourcing, CROs and R&D outsourced services, with a proven track record of delivering cost savings, innovation, risk mitigation and supplier performance improvements. Client Details A large global pharmaceutical company who is growing and developing their R & D division and they need an experience Procurement Director to help lead this. Description As the Director of Procurement you will be responsible for developing and executing global category strategies across a diverse and complex R&D spend portfolio. Leading a team of Procurement professionals, you will influence key business decisions, build strategic supplier partnerships, manage large-scale negotiations, and ensure procurement delivers competitive advantage through cost optimisation, innovation, quality, compliance and risk management. This role requires a commercially astute and culturally aware leader capable of operating effectively across multiple regions, functions and stakeholder groups. Key Responsibilities Own and develop global sourcing strategies across R&D outsourced services, laboratory services and associated categories. Partner with senior R&D and business leaders to identify strategic opportunities and align procurement objectives to organisational priorities. Lead complex commercial negotiations and oversee end-to-end contract management activities. Develop compelling business cases to gain stakeholder alignment and drive transformation initiatives. Deliver measurable value through cost reduction, quality improvement, innovation, supplier performance and risk mitigation. Build and maintain executive-level supplier relationships across global markets. Ensure supply continuity and compliance with regulatory, quality and governance requirements. Drive procurement excellence through market intelligence, category expertise and strategic supplier management. Lead, coach and develop a team of Procurement Managers, building capability for future organisational growth. Support cross-functional and cross-business unit initiatives that enhance procurement's value proposition globally. Profile As a Global Procurement Director you will lead a critical procurement portfolio covering Pre-Clinical, Clinical, Laboratory and R&D Outsourced Services and should have; Significant strategic procurement experience within a global organisation. Demonstrable leadership experience managing and developing high-performing procurement teams. Strong category expertise in Clinical Studies, Clinical Research Organisations (CROs), R&D Outsourced Services, Lab Services or adjacent life sciences categories. Proven track record delivering complex, multi-year sourcing strategies and transformation programmes. Experience managing substantial procurement spend and complex supplier networks. Strong commercial acumen with extensive contract negotiation and supplier management expertise. Experience influencing senior stakeholders across multiple business functions and geographies. Ideally Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Science or a related discipline. Previously worked within healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences or a similar environment Job Offer What's on Offer? Competitive Salary Comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to influence global R&D procurement strategy Leadership role with significant organisational visibility Global stakeholder exposure and international collaboration Ability to shape innovation, supplier partnerships and business performance at scale Please note you will be based in the office in London/ South East (hybrid) with some travel. If you are a strategic procurement leader looking to make a significant impact within a global innovation-led organisation, we would love to hear from you.

A leading international professional services firm is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to support growth within its Life Sciences & Healthcare sector on a 15-month fixed-term contract . Based in Bristol or London, with hybrid working. The role will partner closely with senior lawyers and marketing colleagues to drive client development, new business, cross-selling and sector profile. Responsibilities include: Managing business development initiatives, pipelines, budgets and performance reporting. Supporting key client accounts, including client mapping and relationship plans. Taking ownership of a key client relationship and supporting wider account activity. Delivering targeted events, campaigns and follow-up activity with a focus on ROI. Producing and repurposing marketing and communications content across multiple channels. Managing pitches, credentials, legal directory and award submissions. Using revenue, margin and campaign data to identify opportunities and improve performance. Supervising junior team members on selected projects. The successful candidate will bring proven business development or marketing experience within Life Sciences & Healthcare , ideally gained in legal or professional services. They will be highly organised, commercially minded and confident working with senior stakeholders. Strong project management, communication and analytical skills are essential, alongside experience of CRM systems and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, creative and client-focused approach, combined with curiosity about the sector and an ability to spot commercial opportunities, will be key to success. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply.