Director, Global Strategic Sourcing, Emerging Modalities & Quality
Core
Managing and optimizing external spending categories for emerging modalities, quality-related services, and new chemistry platforms to support biopharmaceutical programs from early development through commercialization.
Role type
Director, Global Strategic Sourcing
Builds
Supplier ecosystems and sourcing strategies for new chemistry platforms and emerging modalities
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Strategic Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier ecosystem development, RFI/RFP development, commercial negotiation, contract execution, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, financial acumen, technical contract negotiation
Preferred skills
MBA or MS, CPSM or MCIPS certification, experience in entrepreneurial environments
Technologies
RFI/RFP tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year category strategies for cost optimization and supply resiliency; Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers for emerging modalities; Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including negotiation and contract execution; Establish relationships with R&D, CMC, and Quality executives to influence supply network strategies; Manage supplier governance, performance, and continuous improvement; Proactively identify and mitigate supply and quality risks.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on execution
