Strategic Sourcing Director: Emerging Modalities & Quality

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid time off

Wellness days

Holidays

Recharge breaks

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director of Technical Operations and Quality (TOQ) Strategic Sourcing to lead external spend across emerging modalities, quality services, and new chemistry platforms, driving cost optimization and supplier innovation.

The role blends strategic sourcing excellence with deep biopharma process knowledge, requiring strong leadership to build scalable supplier ecosystems supporting programs from development through commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• Master's degree (MBA or MS) desired.
• Professional procurement certification (CPSM, MCIPS) desired.
• 10+ years in sourcing/procurement.
• 3+ years supporting biopharmaceutical development & manufacturing sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies for cost optimization, supplier performance, quality and supply resiliency.
• Manage pipeline of sourcing initiatives with stakeholders.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI/RFP development and contract execution.
• Build relationships with executives across R&D, CMC, and Quality to influence strategies.
• Lead supplier relationship management programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify risks and ensure business continuity and quality-related risk mitigation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Relationship management

Project management

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Matrix leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CPSM/MCIPS

Job description

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director of Technical Operations and Quality (TOQ) Strategic Sourcing to lead external spend across emerging modalities, quality services, and new chemistry platforms, driving cost optimization and supplier innovation.

The role blends strategic sourcing excellence with deep biopharma process knowledge, requiring strong leadership to build scalable supplier ecosystems supporting programs from development through commercialization.