Job Description

The Global R&D; Sourcing Leader is responsible for leading and developing a global team of R&D; Sourcing Managers supporting sourcing activities for key starting materials (KSMs), starting materials (SMs), and other direct materials from early stage development through first commercial launch.

This role drives the development and execution of global R&D; sourcing strategies that ensure supply assurance, supplier selection, cost competitiveness, savings delivery, and risk mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle. By partnering closely with R&D;, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and other cross functional stakeholders, the Global R&D; Sourcing Leader ensures sourcing activities support project timelines, regulatory submissions, and successful product launches while aligning with TAPI's corporate strategy and financial objectives.

In this Role, the Global R&D; Sourcing Leader is accountable for establishing a high-performing, best-in-class global sourcing organization by strengthening capabilities, standardizing processes, developing talent, and fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities include:

- Lead, develop, and inspire a global team of R&D; Sourcing Managers, fostering a high-performing culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.




- Develop and execute global R&D; sourcing strategies that support product development, regulatory submissions, and commercial launches while aligning with business objectives.
- Lead end to end sourcing activities for direct materials, including supplier selection, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, contracting, and supply assurance.
- Delivering year on year cost competitiveness and sustainable savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and value driven procurement initiatives.
- Ensure the timely, cost-effective, and compliant supply of key raw materials and packaging components through proactive planning, supplier management, and strategic sourcing.
- Partner with R&D;, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, and other cross functional stakeholders to support project execution and business priorities.
- Identify and mitigate supply, quality, regulatory, and commercial risks by leveraging market intelligence, supplier insights, and robust risk management practices.
- Drive sourcing excellence by optimizing processes, implementing best practices, and utilizing digital sourcing tools to improve operational efficiency and decision making.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, ethical standards, sustainability commitments, and patient safety expectations.

📌 Associate Director, Global R&D Sourcing Lead (Greater Noida)
🏢 Tapi
📍 Greater Noida