Director, Strategic Sourcing

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boston is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing leader to partner with business units across API, drug product and CDMO sourcing. You will build multi-year plans, manage supplier performance and lead a small team to deliver objectives.

The role emphasizes category management, negotiation, risk mitigation, and cost savings, with hybrid work and a blend of strategic and hands-on procurement responsibilities. A GMP/ISO familiarity and strong analytics are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in API/drug product/CDMO sourcing (pharma).
• Bachelor's in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering (preferred).
• Track record negotiating contracts, managing suppliers, and driving cost savings.
• Working knowledge of AI-based sourcing/contracting desired; small-molecule manufacturing knowledge desired.
• GMP/ISO/regulatory familiarity.
• Travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to develop multi-year sourcing plans.
• Lead the small molecule sourcing team to meet objectives.
• Identify suppliers for raw materials, API, drug product, finished goods, and CDMO services.
• Develop and manage category strategies; negotiate contracts and RFx.
• Mitigate risks, drive cost savings, and pursue process improvements.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies.
• Streamline sourcing processes using analytics and KPIs.
• Support budgeting and long-range planning; evaluate BOM costs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Analytics (Power BI/Tableau)

Contract law

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering

Tools

ERP systems

e-sourcing tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Business partnering: build trusted stakeholder relationships; collaborate on multi-year plans; drive business outcomes.
• Team leadership: guide/mentor the small molecule sourcing team to deliver objectives.
• Product support: identify suppliers of raw materials, API, drug product, finished goods, and CDMO services.
• Global category management: develop/manage category and sourcing strategies; manage strategic suppliers and tactical RFx.
• Sourcing strategy development: co-develop sourcing strategies with business units; select CDMOs; negotiate contracts; influence network strategy; manage suppliers.
• Supplier management: ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials/services; pursue risk mitigation, resilience, cost savings, process improvement, and innovation; partner on supplier governance.
• Risk mitigation: assess/mitigate supply-chain risks; create contingency plans.
• Market analysis: track trends, capabilities, and emerging technologies; conduct assessments.
• Continuous improvement: streamline sourcing processes using analytics and performance metrics.
• Financial management: support budgeting; guide long-range planning; evaluate BOM and total cost of goods.

Knowledge & Skills (Required/Preferred)

• Influence senior leaders; deep category management and strategic sourcing (strategy/RFx/negotiation/contracts/supplier performance).
• Expertise negotiating and managing complex suppliers/CDMOs (virtual plant governance).
• Strong analytics (Power BI/Tableau) and project management; cross-functional collaboration.
• Contract law knowledge; strong written/verbal communication; Microsoft Office/ERP and e-sourcing tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in API/drug product/CDMO sourcing (pharma).
• Bachelor's in chemistry/biochemistry/chemical engineering (preferred).
• Track record negotiating contracts, managing suppliers, and driving cost savings.
• Working knowledge of AI-based sourcing/contracting desired; small-molecule manufacturing knowledge desired.
• GMP/ISO/regulatory familiarity.
• Travel as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $180,000-$270,000; eligible for annual bonus and annual equity.
• Benefits include medical/dental/vision, paid time off, educational assistance (student loan repayment), commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k), and more.

Work setup

• Hybrid (3 days office/2 days remote weekly) and some travel to facilities.