Strategic Sourcing Director — Life Sciences (Hybrid)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Equity awards

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States seeks a seasoned Head of Enterprise Procurement to lead and evolve procurement across R&D, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and G&A. You will drive cost efficiency, supplier excellence, and contract value creation in a hybrid role based in Bridgewater, NJ.

The role includes end-to-end sourcing leadership, policy development, vendor negotiations, CLM oversight, and KPI-driven supplier management. Extensive experience in biotech procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Life Sciences, or related.
• 10+ years progressive procurement/strategic sourcing; 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Biopharmaceutical/biotech/life sciences experience.
• Category strategy creation and sourcing in indirect/services.
• Deep category management expertise across clinical, commercial, and/or G&A spend.
• Strong contract law, procurement best practices, and supplier risk management.
• Procurement technology platform experience (e.g., Oracle, Agiloft, ScanMarket).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise strategic sourcing across Clinical Ops, Commercial, IT, and Professional Services.
• Serve as strategic advisor to senior leadership on procurement/sourcing matters.
• Develop and improve procurement policies, frameworks, and operating models.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and competitive bids for indirect/services.
• Negotiate high-value supplier contracts; manage risk and ensure compliance.
• Oversee CLM processes/tools and supplier performance dashboards.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard strategic suppliers meeting quality/compliance/ESG.
• Proactively manage supplier risk (financial, operational, geopolitical).
• Mentor procurement team; attract talent and build capability.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
• Develop spend analytics/benchmarking and procurement dashboards.
• Partner with Finance on budget planning and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder mgmt

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Procurement analytics

SOX/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle

Agiloft

ScanMarket

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States seeks a seasoned Head of Enterprise Procurement to lead and evolve procurement across R&D, Commercial, Medical Affairs, and G&A. You will drive cost efficiency, supplier excellence, and contract value creation in a hybrid role based in Bridgewater, NJ.

The role includes end-to-end sourcing leadership, policy development, vendor negotiations, CLM oversight, and KPI-driven supplier management. Extensive experience in biotech procurement is essential.