Director, Global Strategic Sourcing Early Discovery & Research

Are you ready to define a unique career with us at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease Unit? We are expanding our Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) team, dedicated to supporting our Global Portfolio in new modalities of intervention and therapeutic areas. As Director of Early Discovery and Research GSS, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our R&D organization, focusing on delivering essential medicines to patients suffering from rare diseases in over 100 countries worldwide.

In this role, you will develop and spearhead category strategies for Early Discovery Research projects, including Translational Science, Genomic Medicine, Cell/Gene Therapy, Non-Toxicology and other assigned category areas. You will partner with key collaborators to guide supply market dynamics and leading practices, establish a best practices Category Management and Strategic Sourcing program, and manage interactions with partners to establish best-in-class Sourcing Category Strategies. You will also keep abreast of market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across managed categories, leveraging this knowledge to optimize results and maintain a high standard of excellence.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of Bio-Pharma industry experience with extensive knowledge of strategic sourcing and category management.
• Experience in working in a highly ambitious, fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial skills for budget management, cost analysis, and strategic decision-making in procurement.
• Exceptional negotiation skills; tenacious problem-solving focus with a propensity for building mutually beneficial relationships.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence others.
• Subject expertise with Early Discovery and Research, specifically Cell and Gene Therapy is preferred.
• Certification such as CPSM or equivalent is preferred.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and closer to each other. Combined with our brave, pioneering spirit – we are truly unique in R&D and healthcare. Joining Alexion means embracing an opportunity where work isn’t ordinary. Here, your career is not just a path, but a journey to making a difference where it truly counts. People living with rare diseases and devastating conditions are our inspiration and our guiding star. We believe it is our responsibility to listen to, understand and change the lives of patients and those who work tirelessly to help them!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.