Director, Global Supplier Operations & Portfolio Strategy

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MO); On-site; USD 211,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Redwood City, CA is seeking a senior professional to lead supplier management for drug substance within Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing, overseeing a global CMO network and strategic sourcing activities.

The role requires 15+ years in pharma sourcing, experience with CRDMOs, and strong negotiation and project management skills, with a full-time onsite work setup and a salary range of $211,000–$264,000.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in a scientific field.
• 15+ years in pharmaceutical sourcing or supply chain.
• Experience with domestic/international CRDMOs.
• Knowledge of small molecule drug development, cGMP, regulatory, QA, and commercial manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage CMO relationships.
• Drive lifecycle management programs.
• Support manufacturing.
• Resolve issues.
• Mitigate risk.
• Plan capacity.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects with internal teams and external vendors.
• Develop contracts, monitor performance, and identify cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Education

BSc/MSc in science

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in Redwood City, CA is seeking a senior professional to lead supplier management for drug substance within Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing, overseeing a global CMO network and strategic sourcing activities.

The role requires 15+ years in pharma sourcing, experience with CRDMOs, and strong negotiation and project management skills, with a full-time onsite work setup and a salary range of $211,000–$264,000.