Director, Strategic Sourcing — Biopharma Tech & Quality

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director of Technical Operations and Quality (TOQ) Strategic Sourcing to lead external spend categories for emerging modalities, quality-related services, and new chemistry platforms.

The role emphasizes building supplier ecosystems, developing strategic sourcing plans, and aligning with early development through commercialization. The position is hybrid and primarily located in Cambridge, MA, requiring exceptional communication and transformational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, in a technical discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in the sourcing/procurement profession.
• 3+ years supporting biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing sourcing, including emerging modalities, quality-related services, or other complex technical categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies delivering cost optimization, supplier performance, quality, and value.
• Manage and implement a pipeline of sourcing initiatives with stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI/RFP development, evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Establish relationships with senior leaders to influence sourcing strategies and long-term supply network decisions.
• Drive supplier relationship management programs, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and onboard suppliers for emerging modalities and evolving technologies.
• Support stakeholders in delivering departmental and corporate goals through strategic sourcing.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Project management

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Influencing

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Director of Technical Operations and Quality (TOQ) Strategic Sourcing to lead external spend categories for emerging modalities, quality-related services, and new chemistry platforms.

The role emphasizes building supplier ecosystems, developing strategic sourcing plans, and aligning with early development through commercialization. The position is hybrid and primarily located in Cambridge, MA, requiring exceptional communication and transformational