Senior Category Manager – Specialty Labs

Gilead Sciences

Senior Category Manager leading category strategy for specialty laboratories supporting clinical development. Collaborating with stakeholders and managing vendor relationships in a matrix environment.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeFoster City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,590 - $203,940 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead global category strategy and execution for biomarkers
Partner with stakeholders to ensure appropriate sourcing strategies
Manage vendor lifecycle including selection and contract negotiation
Ensure compliant vendor selection and sourcing practices
Drive cost containment and value through benchmarking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Min. Bachelor Degree with 8 years of experience OR Master Degree with 6 years of experience
Demonstrated leadership in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Deep expertise in end-to-end sourcing and contracting
Strong knowledge of clinical research and global regulatory requirements
Financial, legal, and clinical operations acumen
Experience managing specialty laboratory vendors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Health insurance
Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sourcing StrategyContract NegotiationCost ContainmentBenchmarkingVendor Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder PartnershipMatrixed Environment Adaptability

Certifications

Bachelor DegreeMaster Degree