Associate Director, Global Sourcing & Procurement Biopharma

Scorpion Therapeutics; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to lead global category strategies for direct spend, including CROs, CDMOs, and clinical services, in a regulated biopharma environment.

You will optimize supplier performance, drive cost reductions, manage RFI/RFP processes, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with Global Operations, CMC, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to align strategies and achieve cost savings.

Qualifications

• BS in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field required.
• 8+ years in pharma/biotech supply chain roles; 5+ years in cGMP environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex sourcing engagements and negotiate contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with pipeline priorities.
• Lead contract negotiations with CROs/CDMOs and clinical services.
• Establish and manage supplier relationships and governance frameworks.
• Oversee RFI/RFP processes and onboarding of suppliers.
• Partner with Global Operations, CMC, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to ensure alignment, compliance, and cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Project mgmt

MS Office

CMC knowledge

Education

BS in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to lead global category strategies for direct spend, including CROs, CDMOs, and clinical services, in a regulated biopharma environment.

You will optimize supplier performance, drive cost reductions, manage RFI/RFP processes, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with Global Operations, CMC, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to align strategies and achieve cost savings.