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deepa sachdev

@deepasachdev

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Experienced Scientific & Sourcing Professional with strong leadership skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration and innovation, where I can leverage my expertise in procurement and vendor management to drive strategic initiatives and contribute to organizational success.

I am an experienced Scientific & Sourcing Professional with over 7 years in basic and applied research, particularly focused on biomarker discovery for therapeutic drug evaluation. My expertise extends to 5 years in sourcing and trial management of R&D scientific services across various therapeutic areas, including immuno-oncology and cardiovascular. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives, ensuring compliance with GCP, GLP, and CAP/CLIA standards.

Throughout my career, I have developed strong vendor management strategies, negotiating contracts that maximize value while mitigating risks. My role as a Procurement Specialist at AstraZeneca has allowed me to establish and maintain robust relationships with vendors, ensuring effective onboarding and performance evaluation processes. I continuously seek to enhance procurement operations by staying updated on industry trends and best practices, driving efficiencies and cost savings for the organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Procurement Specialist

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AstraZeneca

Jul 2022 - Present (3 years)

Developed and implemented vendor management strategies and policies to ensure effective and efficient vendor selection, onboarding, performance evaluation, and offboarding processes. Negotiated vendor contracts and agreements, ensuring favorable terms and conditions while mitigating risks and maximizing value for the organization. Monitored vendor performance against established key performance in

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Streamlined procurement processes from securing quotes to initiating purchase orders and amendments, ensuring business requirements were met. Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, contributing to significant cost savings. Managed vendor contracts by reviewing and processing Work Orders (WOs), Change Orders (COs), and Purchase Orders (POs) for clinical studies across Phase I–IV.

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Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Washington University of Science and Technology

Master of Science, Data Management and Analytics

Grade: 3.92

Focused on advanced data management techniques and analytical methodologies. Gained expertise in data modeling, statistical analysis, and business intelligence tools.