RCI-GILD-16967 Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management (Biotech/ cGMP)

Role: Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management (OSD)

Location: Onsite – Foster City, CA (3 days/week)

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 years in pharmaceutical/biotech/manufacturing; 5 years specifically in Strategic Sourcing.
• Domain Expertise: Prior experience leading outsourced manufacturing (CDMOs) and knowledge of GMPs (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820).
• Negotiation: Extensive experience managing complex agreements.

Key Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for leading the external manufacturing supplier portfolio, including:

• Sourcing & Contracting: Leading strategic sourcing, negotiations, and contract management.
• Supplier Management: Managing relationships (SRM) with multiple CDMOs and direct material suppliers for the Small Molecule OSD Clinical and Commercial portfolio.
• Strategy & Intelligence: Developing supplier portfolio strategies, market/risk intelligence, and risk mitigation.
• Value Optimization: Optimizing business value through excellent communication and strategic internal/ external partnerships.

Essential Functions

• Strategy & Sourcing: Leads sourcing, competitive bidding (RFP/RFQ/RFI), and implements portfolio strategies using standardized tools.
• SRM Governance: Executes governance models based on supplier segmentation; leads Joint Steering Committee (JSC) and Business Review Management (BRM) meetings.
• Risk Management: Assesses external network risks and leads mitigation efforts for assigned modalities.
• Contract Negotiation: Handles Confidentiality Agreements, Master Supply/Services Agreements, Amendments, PSAs, SOWs, and LOIs.
• Collaboration: Represents the modality on governance committees and ensures alignment with PDM and stakeholder strategic objectives.
• Market Awareness: Maintains deep knowledge of CDMO capabilities and material supplier offerings relevant to the pipeline.
• Continuous Improvement: Leads and participates in Operational Excellence projects.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7 years in pharmaceutical/biotech/manufacturing; 5 years specifically in Strategic Sourcing.
• Domain Expertise: Prior experience leading outsourced manufacturing (CDMOs) and knowledge of GMPs (21CFR parts 11, 210, 211, 820).
• Negotiation: Extensive experience managing complex agreements.
• Communication: Ability to distill complex issues into concise presentations for senior management.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving: Skill in resolving conflict and solving complex problems through collaboration.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).

Client's Core Values

• Integrity: Doing What’s Right
• Inclusion: Encouraging Diversity
• Teamwork: Working Together
• Excellence: Being Your Best
• Accountability: Taking Personal Responsibility