Matthew H.
Director, R&D Procurement & Global Category Strategy | Clinical Development | CRO, Clinical Labs & Technology Ecosystems
- Role
- Director R & d Procurement Global Category Management at Daiichi Sankyo US
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew H.
Enterprise procurement leader with deep expertise driving global R&D sourcing and category strategies across Clinical Development, Precision Medicine, and Research. Proven track record building and scaling category management organizations, governing complex global supplier ecosystems, and partnering with executive leadership to deliver cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and innovation.Recognized for leading high-value CRO, Clinical Lab, and Clinical Technology portfolios supporting global development programs. Trusted advisor to Clinical Operations, Clinical Science, Finance, Legal, and Alliance Management, known for balancing financial rigor with patient-centric trial execution while enabling speed, quality, and continuity.Career foundation as a laboratory scientist provides strong scientific credibility and business partnership across translational, clinical, and research environments. Brings a pragmatic, enterprise-focused leadership style grounded in accountability, talent development, and long-term strategic partnerships.Core focus areas:• Global R&D Procurement & Category Strategy• CRO, Clinical Lab & Clinical Technology Ecosystems• Enterprise Negotiations & Supplier Relationship Management• Organizational Design & Leadership Development• Clinical Development Enablement
Experience
Director R & d Procurement Global Category Management
Mar 2023 — Present · Basking Ridge, NJ, US
Founded and lead the global category management function for Clinical Development services• Enterprise accountability for CRO, Clinical Lab, Clinical Technology, and Research categories• Recruited, developed, and lead Associate Director–level category managers• Lead complex global negotiations and strategic supplier relationship management• Senior procurement advisor to Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, and Alliance Management
Education
La Salle University
MBA, Management
2009 — 2011
Penn State University
B.S., Biology
1995 — 1999
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