Global Category Manager - CRO (Director)
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
About this role
The Global Category Manager: CRO is a senior procurement position responsible for the global sourcing category for Contract Research Organization services supporting Takeda's clinical development, covering more than $600M in annual spend. The role sits within global procurement and engages with R&D, finance, and quality functions to align category strategies with corporate objectives. It is a Cambridge, MA–based hybrid role focused on strategic category leadership in the pharmaceutical sector.
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About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
takeda.comTakeda is a patient-focused, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future.
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About Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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$175k – $274k
per year
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