Manager, Strategic Sourcing Clinical Operations

Company: Insmed Incorporated
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: January 28, 2026

Job Description:

At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK. For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you? About the Role: The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for managing the indirect procurement activities within the Clinical Operations category. This role will be instrumental in facilitating sourcing activities with the necessary vendors for multiple clinical trials and will partner closely will the business partners to cultivate strong supplier partnerships in this area to drive increased value. This position will initially report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing. The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong collaborator who is a self-motivated problem solver with a proven track record of operating autonomously. What You'll Do: In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to partner cross - functionally to understand business requirements and contribute to the development and implementation of sourcing strategies within clinical operations You’ll also: Lead RFPs, vendor selection, contract negotiations and onboarding as needed for suppliers related to clinical operations (CROs, IRT, eCOA, laboratory services, etc.) Drive increased value for the category through sourcing activities, focusing on cost and cash flow improvements and increased supplier performance. Collaborate with the business to manage vendor performance, SLAs and KPIs to ensure alignment with business needs and inform future negotiations. Monitor market trends, compliance requirements and risk factors related to clinical operations. Track and analyze spend to identify initiatives to optimize spending and create greatest supplier value for money. Who You Are: You have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree, with a Master's degree/MBA a plus. Additionally, you will have 5 years of minmum experience within the function. Additionally, you have: Progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and/or procurement operations is required. Experience in global sourcing of clinical trials and related services is highly desirable. Experience in pharma/biotech/life sciences and working knowledge of drug development processes is highly desirable. Experience working in a start-up and/or mid-cap sized company highly desired. Must have strong project management and excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with strong attention to clarity, accuracy, and conciseness. Strong track record of cross-functional collaboration with proven ability to incorporate stakeholder feedback and influence outcomes. Strong business/financial acumen, with proven negotiation skills. High degree of analytical skills, able to synthesize data into meaningful information to support critical business decisions. Must successfully exhibit Insmed’s five (5) core corporate competencies of: Collaboration, Accountability, Passion, Respect, and Integrity; along with any other position specific competencies. Must demonstrate the ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace. Where You’ll Work This is a hybrid role based out of our Bridgewater, New Jersey office. You’ll have the option to work remotely most of the time, with in-person collaboration when it matters most. Travel Requirements This role requires occasional domestic travel of less than 25%. LI-SK1 LI-SK - Hybrid Pay Range: $124,000.00-161,000.00 Annual Life at Insmed At Insmed, you’ll find a culture as human as our mission—intentionally designed for the people behind it. You deserve a workplace that reflects the same care you bring to your work each day, with support for how you work, how you grow, and how you show up for patients, your team, and yourself. Highlights of our U.S. offerings include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration 401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back Eligibility for specific programs may vary and is subject to the terms and conditions of each plan. Current Insmed Employees: Please apply via the Jobs Hub in Workday. Insmed Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from agencies should not be forwarded to Insmed. Insmed will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes through this source. Insmed will only pay a fee to agencies if a formal agreement between Insmed and the agency has been established. The Human Resources department is responsible for all recruitment activities; please contact us directly to be considered for a formal agreement. Insmed is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us by email at TotalRewards@insmed.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Applications are accepted for 5 calendar days from the date posted or until the position is filled.

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