Lead implementation of category plans to ensure that the underpinning process improvement and procurement activities deliver business value in accordance with the strategic plan and help towards our Sustainability targets
Develop long term strategic plans for agreed scope of spend area, with a focus on delivering broader value, innovation, and savings
Support the team in strategic relationship management (customer and supplier)
ensuring Category Strategies are fully aligned to current and future Business need, and we maintain a supply base capable of supporting these strategies
Work alongside key stakeholders advising on and driving procurement strategies to make decisions necessary to make purchases in congruence with organizational objectives
Advise on contracts and agreements for the supply of sophisticated products and services with new and existing suppliers
Cross functional support of global procurement colleagues and collaborate on setting and completing the strategy
Develop and execute alliance management strategies for key CDMO partnerships
Lead sourcing and negotiation for Auto TCR-T, Allo CAR-T, and In-vivo manufacturing
Drive COGM reduction initiatives for LVV, Plasmids, Gene Editing, and Drug Product
Build resilient, multi-source supplier base for critical materials in collaboration with technical, quality, and external manufacturing teams

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
7+ years of experience in a procurement environment
Significant experience of Category Management (preferably in Cell Therapy)
Strong project management, change management and people leadership skills
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
Comfort with risk and ambiguous situations
Proven track record negotiating and managing complex CDMO contracts
Technical background (ideally MS&T, CMC, or manufacturing engineering)
Strong alliance management skills balancing cost, quality, and relationship dynamics
Experience with novel modalities (CAR-T, TCR-T, in-vivo gene editing)
Track record managing tech transfers to CDMOs
Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
Deep understanding of China's biotech ecosystem, regulatory environment, and supplier landscape (for China-focused role)
Mandarin language proficiency (for China-focused role)

eligible for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles
qualified retirement programs
paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves)
health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans

Associate Director, Global Cell Therapy Sourcing, Procurement

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