Director, Global Strategic Sourcing

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA offers a hybrid Director, TOQ Strategic Sourcing role driving external spending across emerging modalities, quality services, and new chemistry platforms. You will build supplier ecosystems and craft sourcing strategies that support programs from early development through commercialization and lifecycle management.

The role demands transformational leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to influence across R&D, CMC, and Quality to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, in a technical discipline preferred.
• Master's degree (MBA, MS) desired.
• Professional procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS) desired.
• 10+ years of experience in the sourcing/procurement profession.
• 3+ years supporting biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing sourcing.
• Track record of delivering measurable value through savings and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI/RFP development and contract execution.
• Onboard new suppliers for emerging modalities and evolving requirements.
• Elevate relationships with executives to influence sourcing strategies and lifecycle plans.
• Support stakeholders in delivering departmental and corporate goals through sourcing execution.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Influencing

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

MBA or MS desired

Professional procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS)

Tools

CPSM

MCIPS

Job description

The Director of Technical Operations and Quality (TOQ) Strategic Sourcing has responsibility for managing and optimizing external spending categories supporting the TOQ organization within the company. This role has responsibility for categories including emerging modalities, quality-related services, and new chemistry platforms, with a focus on building and scaling new supplier ecosystems and developing sourcing strategies that support programs from early development through commercialization and lifecycle management.

This role requires a dynamic, transformational, and hands-on leader with exceptional communications and influencing skills to elevate the level of sourcing value delivered to the organization. This role requires combining a high level of competency and experience in strategic sourcing with a solid understanding of the biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing process, particularly across new and evolving modalities.

This position ishybridand will be primarily located inCambridge, MA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies that deliver cost optimization, supplier performance, quality, innovation, supply resiliency, capacity expansion, scalability, and long-term value while supporting company diversity and sustainability goals.
• Manage and implement a pipeline of sourcing initiatives supporting category strategies in close collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support programs across the product lifecycle, from early development and clinical supply through commercial manufacturing and lifecycle management.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to support emerging modalities, new technologies, and evolving business and quality requirements.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP development, commercial evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Establish and elevate relationships with executives and key stakeholder leaders across R&D, CMC, and Quality to influence sourcing strategies, supplier selection decisions, commercialization plans, and long-term supply network strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead supplier relationship management programs with key suppliers, including governance, performance management, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support stakeholders in delivering departmental and corporate goals through effective sourcing execution and strategic partnership.
• Deliver sourcing initiatives with cost savings and value creation in support of departmental and corporate objectives.
• Proactively identify, report, and mitigate risks and establish and execute plans for business continuity, including supply continuity and quality-related risks.
• Keep abreast of developments in the biopharmaceutical industry related to emerging modalities, manufacturing technologies, innovations, and sourcing strategies.
• Build strong relationships with business partners including Financial Planning & Analysis, Finance Operations, Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, and other peers within the Global Strategic Sourcing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, in a technical discipline preferred.
• Master's degree (MBA, MS) desired.
• Professional procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS, etc.) desired.
• 10+ years of experience in the sourcing/procurement profession.
• 3+ years of experience supporting biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing sourcing, including emerging modalities, quality-related services, or other complex technical categories.
• A track record of delivering measurable value through savings, cost optimization, risk reduction, supplier performance improvements, and innovation.
• Experience working in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and lean environment.
• Experience identifying, qualifying, and developing supplier ecosystems to support emerging technologies, platforms, or manufacturing capabilities.
• Advanced-level skills in the following key competencies: communications, project management, relationship management, influencing, negotiation, financial acumen, analytical skills, aptitude for technology, results focus, professionalism, and success in a matrixed environment.
• Highly skilled in technical contract negotiation, including the ability to collaborate directly with Legal and business stakeholders in the creation, editing and implementation of contracts.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans relevant to complex sourcing categories.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and influencing skills. Ability to interact with individuals at all levels internally and externally.

About Alnylam

We are the leader in RNAi therapeutics- a revolutionaryapproach with the potential to transform the lives of people with rare and common diseases. Built on Nobel Prize-winning science, Alnylam has delivered the breakthroughs that made RNAi therapeutics possibleand are just at the beginning of what's possible. Our deep pipeline, late-stage programs, and bold vision reflect our core values: fierce innovation, passion for excellence, purposeful urgency, open culture and commitment to people. We're proud to be a globally recognized top employer, wherean authentic, inclusive culture and breakthrough thinkingfuel one another.

At Alnylam, we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, pregnancy status or related conditions, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital or familial status, political affiliation, age, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law. Alnylam is an E-Verify Employer.

Before applying, please review Alnylam's CandidatePrivacy Noticeregarding how Alnylam handles Personal Data you provide with your application for employment.

The pay range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus or sales incentive) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).

Alnylam's robust Total Rewards package is designed to support your overall health and well-being. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a lifestyle reimbursement program, flexible spending and health savings accounts and a 401(k)with a generous company match. Eligible employees enjoy paid time off, wellness days, holidays, and two company-wide recharge breaks. We also offer generous family resources and leave. Our commitment to your well-being reflects our belief that caring for our people fuels the impact we create together.

Learn more about these and additional benefits offered by Alnylam by visiting the Benefits section of the Careers website:https://www.alnylam.com/careers

U.S. Pay Range

$187,000 — $253,000 USD