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Senior Category Manager – Specialty Labs
Gilead SciencesSenior 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
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading global category strategy and execution for biomarkers, with a strong focus on end-to-end sourcing, vendor management, and compliance with global regulatory requirements. Proven ability to drive cost containment and value through effective stakeholder partnerships and benchmarking.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Global Category StrategyEnd-to-End SourcingVendor ManagementClinical Research KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance
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Hard Skills
Sourcing StrategyContract NegotiationCost ContainmentBenchmarkingVendor Lifecycle Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipStakeholder PartnershipMatrixed Environment Adaptability
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor DegreeMaster Degree
Industry Keywords
BiomarkersClinical OperationsFinancial AcumenLegal AcumenSpecialty Laboratory Vendors
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