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Signant Health

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 Role Purpose
 
 
 The Associate Project Manager handles daily project-assigned tasks and correspondence with internal stakeholders. This role supports Project Managers with internal and external activities during the project maintenance and decommissioning phase of a study.
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
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 Responsible for project management during the project maintenance and decommissioning phase of a study.
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 May have responsibility for overall management and execution of medium-complexity setup projects as defined in the Statement of Work.
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 Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements.
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 Chair client meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members.
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 Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team.
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 Utilize project management skills in communication, presentation, time management, organization, and planning to successfully implement company products.
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 Ensure compliance with internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
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 Take ownership of discrete, delegated project tasks during the Decommissioning phase of a project lifecycle.
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 Manage project escalations as appropriate in a timely manner and assist in resolution with internal stakeholders.
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 International travel required as needed.
 
 
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 Decision Making and Influence
 
 
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 Responsible for compliance with company procedures in support of client deliverables.
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 Demonstrate recognition, exemplification, and adherence to company values centered around commitment to People, Clients, and Performance.
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Attributes
 
 
 Essential:
 
 
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 3&ndash;5 years of professional experience.
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 Ability to work independently and take initiative.
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 Strong team orientation with a positive &ldquo;can do&rdquo; attitude.
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 Effective communication skills across all levels of Project Management, with excellent spoken and written English.
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 Strong multitasking ability with experience working across multiple team members.
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 Excellent time management and organizational skills.
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 Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy.
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 Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
 
 
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 Desirable:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent/relevant experience.
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 Background in Pharmaceutical, Medical Education, and/or CRO.
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 Experience in clinical trials, pharmaceutical industry, or life sciences
 
 
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 At Signant Health, accepting difference isn&rsquo;t enough&mdash;we celebrate it, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our team members, our clients and our community. Signant Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
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Associate Project Manager Decommissioning - Operations

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 Are you a strategic procurement leader with a passion for driving global efficiency and local impact?
 
 
 
 Signant Health is seeking a
 
 Global Procurement Director and Country Manager (India)
 
 to lead our global sourcing and vendor management strategy while also serving as the senior-most representative of our India operations. This unique dual role blends global leadership with in-country governance, offering a rare opportunity to influence enterprise-wide procurement decisions while ensuring compliance, collaboration, and cultural alignment in one of our fastest-growing regions.
 
 
 
 ROLE PURPOSE
 
 
 
 The Global Procurement Director and Country Manager (India) is responsible for developing a strategic approach to corporate procurement and materials management for both direct and indirect goods and services. This is a global role supporting Signant&rsquo;s operations in US/Americas, Europe, APAC and Africa. In this leadership role, the successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with senior leaders across Signant to define procurement strategies and tactics for each category, establish or update procurement policies and procedures, and build a centralized procurement program that drives value and efficiency. This role requires a proven track record of delivering significant bottom-line impact through strategic sourcing and effective vendor negotiations.
 
 
 In addition, as the Country Manager for India, this role ensures compliance with local corporate laws and serves as the authorized signatory for legal and financial transactions. The individual will lead operating committees for India operations, advise on local regulations and market dynamics, and act as the central point of contact for global and functional leaders on India-specific initiatives. The role includes representing and leading India-based team members and providing guidance during times of crisis.
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities
 
 
 
 
 Negotiation Strategy &amp; Execution
 
 
 
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 Lead complex, high-stakes negotiations with strategic suppliers to achieve optimal commercial terms and pricing structures
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 Develop and implement sophisticated negotiation strategies for different categories of spend and supplier types
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 Establish negotiation frameworks and playbooks for the procurement organization
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 Drive annual cost savings targets through strategic supplier negotiations and contract optimization
 
 
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 Financial Management &amp; Cost Reduction
 
 
 
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 Deliver annual cost savings across managed spend categories through strategic sourcing and negotiations
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 Identify and capture savings opportunities through supplier consolidation, term optimization, and volume leveraging
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 Implement should-cost modeling and price benchmarking to strengthen negotiating positions
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 Develop creative deal structures that deliver mutual value while maximizing company benefits
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 Track and report realized savings versus targets, ensuring negotiated savings flow to the bottom line
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 Take the initiative to assess the entire non-labor spend of the organization, identify areas of cost savings, and implement agreed upon recommendations
 
 
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 Supplier Relationship Management
 
 
 
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 Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers while maintaining negotiation leverage
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 Oversee supplier performance management and evaluation programs
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 Structure long-term agreements that maintain competitive tension and flexibility
 
 
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 Managing Director Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Ensure compliance with local corporate laws as Board Managing Director and authorized signatory. Execute legal and financial documents, transactions, and contracts. Lead Operating Committees for India operations.
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 Provide advice on navigating local regulations, cultural nuances, and market dynamics
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 Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as government authorities, suppliers, and industry associations, when necessary
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 Act as central point of contact for the company&rsquo;s global and functional leaders. Collaborate with company leaders to develop and execute India-specific projects and initiatives
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 Serve as representative and leader for India team members
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 Provide guidance and leadership during crises
 
 
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 Knowledge, Skills &amp; Attributes
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required; Master&rsquo;s degree or MBA preferred
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 15+ years of procurement experience, with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles in global procurement organizations
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 Demonstrated success in negotiating complex, high-value contracts with documented cost savings
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 Advanced training or certification in negotiation techniques
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 Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings
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 Strong understanding of global sourcing strategies
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 Excellence in negotiation, relationship building, and stakeholder management
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 International procurement and cross-cultural negotiation experience
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 Strong analytical and financial acumen
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 Experience in pharma tech or pharma services sector
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 Advanced financial modelling and analytics skills
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 Experience with major ERP systems and procurement technologies
 
 
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 At Signant Health, accepting difference isn&rsquo;t enough&mdash;we celebrate it, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our team members, our clients and our community. Signant Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.
 
 
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Global Procurement Director and Country Manager

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Associate Project Manager Decommissioning - Operations

Global Procurement Director and Country Manager