Global Strategic Sourcing Director - Biopharma Innovation

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 187,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA offers a hybrid Director, TOQ Strategic Sourcing role driving external spending across emerging modalities, quality services, and new chemistry platforms. You will build supplier ecosystems and craft sourcing strategies that support programs from early development through commercialization and lifecycle management.

The role demands transformational leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to influence across R&D, CMC, and Quality to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, in a technical discipline preferred.
• Master's degree (MBA, MS) desired.
• Professional procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS) desired.
• 10+ years of experience in the sourcing/procurement profession.
• 3+ years supporting biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing sourcing.
• Track record of delivering measurable value through savings and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI/RFP development and contract execution.
• Onboard new suppliers for emerging modalities and evolving requirements.
• Elevate relationships with executives to influence sourcing strategies and lifecycle plans.
• Support stakeholders in delivering departmental and corporate goals through sourcing execution.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Influencing

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

MBA or MS desired

Professional procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS)

Tools

CPSM

MCIPS

Job description

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA offers a hybrid Director, TOQ Strategic Sourcing role driving external spending across emerging modalities, quality services, and new chemistry platforms. You will build supplier ecosystems and craft sourcing strategies that support programs from early development through commercialization and lifecycle management.

The role demands transformational leadership, exceptional communication, and the ability to influence across R&D, CMC, and Quality to optimize