Senior Category Manager – Specialty Labs

Gilead Sciences

Senior Category Manager leading global category strategy for specialty laboratories at Gilead. Responsible for sourcing and vendor management across a diverse portfolio of trials.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeFoster City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,225 - $203,940 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and refresh global category strategies and sourcing plans aligned to clinical development objectives.
Drive global vendor strategy and provide input into program and study level vendor strategies.
Accountable for category performance, results, and value delivery.
Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting lifecycle, including RFI/RFP, bid evaluation, vendor selection, negotiation, change orders, and closeout.
Lead negotiations for complex/high-value agreements, translating business, scientific, and legal requirements into contract terms and budgets.
Ensure compliant vendor selection and sourcing practices through risk management, benchmarking, and alignment with Legal, Quality, and Vendor Qualification.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop study requirements, sourcing strategies, and vendor selection decisions.
Drive cost containment and value through benchmarking, market intelligence, and use of standard rate cards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Min. Bachelor Degree with 8 years of experience OR Master Degree with 6 years of experience
Finance / business / science / medical-related degree
MS/MBA or JD
Project management certification (e.g., PMP)
Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) or equivalent

Benefits

Comp & perks

company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*
discretionary annual bonus
discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiesvendor selectioncontract negotiationrisk managementbenchmarkingcost containmentmarket intelligenceRFIRFPbid evaluation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationstakeholder managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingnegotiationaccountabilityvalue deliverycross-functional partnership

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)MBAJD