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Clinical Trials Sourcing Specialist - Global

5+ years
€65,000 – €85,000 annually
10 May 23, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBA/B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Clinical Trials Sourcing Specialist - Global
Category: Sourcing & Procurement
Job Type: Full Time
Posted Date: April 27th, 2025
Job ID: R2424720
Location: Remote/Hybrid/Office-based (Spain or UK)
Estimated Salary: €65,000 – €85,000 annually (based on EMEA sourcing roles in pharma)

About the Company:
Cencora, through its affiliate Alcura Health España S.A., is a trusted global provider of clinical supply services and healthcare solutions. We empower the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies with personalized clinical trial support, blending global scale with local insight to create healthier futures for all.

Position Summary:
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Clinical Trials Sourcing Specialist - Global to join our Global Clinical Supplies Team in the EMEA region. This position will play a critical role in developing sourcing strategies, identifying vendors, and managing supplier relationships that support clinical trial operations. The role can be remote, hybrid, or office-based depending on the candidate's location and experience.


Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing Strategy Development:

  • Partner with Sourcing Manager to shape and implement sourcing strategies for clinical trial supplies and services.

  • Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify quality, cost-effective suppliers compliant with regulatory standards.

  • Forecast product needs and monitor trends to proactively address supply challenges.

Risk Management & Compliance:

  • Assess supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize operational impact.

  • Ensure sourcing activities comply with GCP and clinical regulations.

  • Maintain updated records of product availability and supplier information.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Support the Proposal Development team with sourcing insights for tenders and bids.

  • Work with QA, clinical ops, QPs, and supply chain teams to integrate sourcing operations.

  • Manage seamless communication from sourcing through delivery with internal stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement & Quality:

  • Propose and implement efficiency enhancements through process automation and digital tools.

  • Assist the Quality team in investigating complaints, deviations, or audit findings related to sourced clinical materials.


Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in clinical supplies or pharmaceutical procurement.

  • Strong background in clinical trial sourcing within APAC and LATAM comparator markets.


Skills & Competencies Required:

  • Proficiency in strategic sourcing techniques, supplier negotiation, and contract management.

  • Familiarity with clinical trial sourcing requirements and industry regulations.

  • Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience managing supplier and 3rd-party relationships with a service-driven mindset.

  • Fluent English proficiency—interviews will be conducted in English.


Equal Opportunity Statement:
Cencora is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and non-discrimination across all areas of employment. We accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process in accordance with legal requirements.


Affiliated Company: Alcura Health España S.A.