Director, Sourcing and Procurement

AskBio Inc. a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular central nervous system cardiovascular and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure limb-girdle muscular dystrophy multiple system atrophy Parkinsons disease and Pompe disease. AskBios gene therapy platform includes Pro10 an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park North Carolina and European headquarters in Edinburgh Scotland the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing.

Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform peoples lives.

Our principles:

• Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries.

• Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.

• Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.

Our values:

• Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.

• Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate actively listen openly communicate and embrace diverse points of view.

• Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients families and caregivers.

• Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.

• Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest transparent and committed to doing whats right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.

Position Summary

The Director of Sourcing and Procurement is responsible for leading the companys integrated sourcing and procurement strategy operations and execution across the value chain spanning research and discovery product development pre-clinical clinical and CMC and manufacturing services and supplies. The role collaborates closely with scientific and technical functions Quality Legal Compliance Finance and Accounting to manage supplier performance optimize spend and operational execution ensure compliance and manage risk. The position is responsible for development and maintenance of supplier / vendor management and contracting policies and procedures ensuring compliance with relevant corporate policies regulatory standards and industry addition this role is the primary business owner of the necessary supplier management procurement and inventory control systems.

This position will be office-based in RTP NC and will report to the SVP Head of Finance.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight for the companys sourcing and procurement function across:

  • Research non-clinical translational clinical and CMC scientific services

  • Laboratory supplies and raw materials

  • General and administrative goods & services

• Oversee the design and implementation of the consumables strategy to ensure timely compliant and costefficient support across all R&D laboratories

• Lead mentor and develop team members to ensure highquality execution of endtoend lab consumables management

• Partner with leaders across the organization to anticipate evolving needs and align sourcing strategies to ensure continuous support of the companys strategy and objectives

• Build and manage relationships with strategic suppliers; lead and facilitate business reviews with key suppliers to monitor performance & compliance assess risk and drive continuous improvement

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Demand Planning function across AskBio owning endtoend demand visibility in support of R&D Clinical Tech Ops and Manufacturing operations

• Oversee consolidated demand forecasts across lab supplies materials and Tech Opssupported programs integrating inputs from Clinical Operations R&D Manufacturing and Finance

• Lead and / or support complex sourcing activities and contract negotiations partnering with business and scientific functions to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and program needs

• Implement oversee and continuously improve laboratory supplies and raw materials planning procurement and control processes to ensure reliable cost-effective and operationally efficient operations

• Collaborate with Finance and Information Technology to develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy to enable sourcing procurement and inventory control operations; Serve as the primary business owner for related systems and processes

• Define and track KPIs that measure sourcing and procurement performance supplier reliability internal controls and operational effectiveness across scientific and non-scientific categories

• Conduct risk analyses spend analytics supplier evaluations and market intelligence reviews to identify opportunities and mitigate potential gaps

• Coach and develop a highly effective team of sourcing and procurement professionals

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Finance or related area and 10 years progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement roles

• 5 years experience in a leadership role managing direct reports

• Results-driven leader with sound judgment integrity and a collaborative leadership style

• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical/biotechnology supply chains including R&D clinical CMC and manufacturing environments

• Strong working knowledge of GxP requirements (GMP GCP GDP) FDA/EMA regulations and supplier quality systems

• Experience with vendor qualification audits risk assessments and supplier performance management in a regulated setting

• Demonstrated leadership and oversight of the Buyer/Planner function ensuring efficient compliant and costeffective management of lab consumables across gene therapy R&D laboratories

• Demonstrated success building deploying and managing integrated procurement and inventory management systems and processes in a scientifically complex and regulated environment with the ability to leverage system capabilities to drive efficiency spend visibility and process optimization is required

• Experience with ERP procurement and supplier management platforms

• Expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies contract negotiation cost optimization and total cost of ownership analysis

• Experience partnering with Legal and Finance to ensure compliance risk mitigation and value creation

• Data driven mindset with strong analytics and KPI management skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders across R&D Quality Manufacturing Finance Legal and Commercial teams

• Experience with punchout catalogs eProcurement deployment and contract lifecycle management systems

Preferred Education Experience and Skills

• Masters degree in a related field

• Certified in CPSM CSCP CIPS PMP or Lean/Six Sigma

• Experience managing integrations with scientific technical quality and regulatory platforms

• Prior experience in gene therapy or biologics

AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid jobrelated requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at or sending us an email at .

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