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Associate Director, CMC Procurement

Bedford, MA, USFull-time$161k–$201k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for CDMOs/CMOs to support siRNA manufacturing and process development for rare disease therapies.

Role type

Senior strategic sourcing lead (pharmaceutical procurement)

Builds

Clinical and commercial supply chains for siRNA programs

Domain

Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, cost savings analysis, GMP compliance knowledge, financial analysis

Preferred skills

siRNA manufacturing experience, oligonucleotide production knowledge, Master Services Agreement negotiation, AI tool usage (Copilot)

Technologies

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies for CDMOs/CMOs, lead RFI/RFx activities and supplier selection, negotiate supply agreements, manage supplier performance and relationships, identify cost savings and COGS opportunities, track procurement KPIs and ROI

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC