Director, Procurement - Biologics Category

Scorpion Therapeutics; Spring House (PA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine division seeks a Procurement Director specializing in biologics to lead end-to-end sourcing of raw materials for new product pipelines and launches.

You will drive supplier relationships, contracts, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, regulatory, and quality teams, with a focus on cost efficiency, risk management, and sustainability, in a hybrid role based in Titusville, NJ.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of procurement experience in pharma/biotech or regulated manufacturing.
• Proven category management, sourcing strategy, and supplier negotiations.
• Experience supporting complex supply chains and direct materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy execution for biologics raw materials.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders across functions.
• Drive cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Support supplier innovation projects and performance management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree(pref.)

Tools

e-sourcing platforms

Contract management

Procurement analytics tools

Job description

Role

Procurement Director specializing in Biologics for Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine division, focusing on end-to-end sourcing and supply chain strategies for biologics raw materials supporting new product pipelines and launches.

Responsibilities

Leading procurement strategy execution, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, supply chain, and other stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory and quality compliance. The role emphasizes driving cost efficiency, risk mitigation, innovation, and sustainability, alongside supplier performance management and fostering inclusive team leadership. Key activities involve shaping supply chain future nodes, leveraging analytics and digital tools for continuous improvement, and supporting supplier innovation projects.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years’ relevant procurement experience with demonstrated expertise in category management, sourcing strategy development, supplier negotiations, and procurement analytics tools (e-sourcing, contracting). Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Life Sciences preferred. Preferred experience includes pharmaceuticals, biotech, or regulated manufacturing environments, especially supporting complex supply chains or direct materials categories.

Skills

Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities, with a proven track record in developing strategic sourcing, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating for high-value categories. High-value specifics include biologics, biologics development, regulated manufacturing, and supporting product launches in a global, regulated environment.

Work setup

Hybrid in Titusville, NJ, with up to 20% travel, including domestic and international.