Head of Global Strategic Sourcing

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Restricted stock units

Job summary

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc is seeking a Head of Global Strategic Sourcing in Boston, Massachusetts. This role involves leading the strategic sourcing function to meet scientific and operational goals, managing sourcing processes and supplier relationships. Candidates should have over 13 years of experience in procurement, with a strong preference for backgrounds in the pharmaceutical industry. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $230,000 to $330,000, along with potential annual bonuses and stock units.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement leadership.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, processes, and strategies.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the enterprise strategic sourcing vision and roadmap.
• Establish and maintain global ownership of sourcing processes and KPIs.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance for cost optimization.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Company Overview

Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases and provide meaningful support for healthcare providers and patients and their families. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.

Opportunity Overview

The Head of Global Strategic Sourcing is responsible for establishing and leading a scalable, enterprise-wide strategic sourcing function that enables the organization’s scientific, operational, and business objectives. This role serves as the single accountable owner globally for strategic sourcing processes, systems, risk management, governance, and performance measurement, while enabling function-specific execution models aligned to the unique needs of Clinical Operations, Research, Technical Operations, and Corporate Functions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Own and execute the enterprise strategic sourcing vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and functional needs.


• Establish and maintain global ownership of sourcing processes, policies, systems, risk frameworks, and KPIs.


• Define and govern a center-led operating model with function-tailored execution.


• Lead supplier segmentation, category strategies, and preferred supplier frameworks.


• Monitor and analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.


• Build strategic supplier partnerships supporting innovation, capacity, quality, and risk mitigation.


• Partner with Finance and functional leaders to drive cost optimization and value realization.


• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and all relevant laws and regulations.


• Provide sourcing tools, playbooks, and guidance to function-aligned teams.


• Build and develop a high-performing strategic sourcing organization.


• Act as an advisor to leadership on sourcing strategy and enterprise trade-offs.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.


• 13+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement leadership.


• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, processes, and strategies in regulated environments.


• Demonstrated success negotiating and contracting with suppliers.


• Deep expertise in enterprise process design, sourcing systems, risk management, and KPIs.


• Strong executive-level stakeholder management and influence skills.


• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry strongly preferred.

Location and Travel

This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $230,000 - $330,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.

EEO Statement

Rhythm is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law.