Global Biomarkers R&D Procurement Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics; Spring House (PA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, R&D Procurement in Biomarkers to lead global category strategy and supplier governance for biomarker testing, assays, and related services. You will translate science needs into market-informed sourcing plans while ensuring quality, compliance, and speed to innovation.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with Biomarker Development, Clinical Trial teams, and Legal/Finance to optimize partnerships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of related experience in R&D procurement or biomarker services.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Define global category strategy for Biomarkers across R&D.
• Develop sourcing and contracting approaches informed by market benchmarks.
• Manage supplier relationships, governance, and risk in biomarker services.
• Deliver savings, cost management, and supplier performance improvements.
• Leverage data analytics and GenAI tools to drive decisions.

Skills

Business acumen

Influencing

Leadership & collaboration

Communication & presentation

Spend/category/supplier management

Learning agility

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s/advanced degree

Tools

GenAI tools

Market intelligence platforms

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior Manager, R&D Procurement in Biomarkers to lead global category strategy and supplier governance for biomarker testing, assays, and related services. You will translate science needs into market-informed sourcing plans while ensuring quality, compliance, and speed to innovation.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration with Biomarker Development, Clinical Trial teams, and Legal/Finance to optimize partnerships and