Global Head of Strategic Sourcing & Technical Operations

Incyte; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Incyte is seeking a Global Head of Strategic Sourcing, Technical Operations to lead global category strategies, drive cost optimization, and ensure supply continuity across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality operations.

The role partners with Technical Operations leadership, R&D, and Finance to optimize supplier networks, manage risk, and enable innovation in a complex, regulated life sciences environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 8–10+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement in life sciences for Associate Director; 12–15+ years for Director.
• Experience sourcing within GMP/GxP regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Technical Operations.
• Lead category management, supplier strategy, and cost optimization.
• Drive supplier performance, risk management, and continuity across global supplier ecosystem.
• Collaborate with QA/QC, Regulatory, R&D for lifecycle and scale-up.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Leadership

Financial acumen

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Incyte is seeking a Global Head of Strategic Sourcing, Technical Operations to lead global category strategies, drive cost optimization, and ensure supply continuity across manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality operations.

The role partners with Technical Operations leadership, R&D, and Finance to optimize supplier networks, manage risk, and enable innovation in a complex, regulated life sciences environment.