Director, Global Sourcing and Procurement – Contract Manufacturing

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🌐 United States, Ireland – Remote

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🛒 Procurement

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BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1997

🏥 Healthcare

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2020-05

Healthcare • Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. is a leading global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming genetic discoveries into innovative medicines. Founded in 1997, the company has developed eight marketed products that address life-threatening genetic and lysosomal storage disorders such as achondroplasia and severe hemophilia A. BioMarin is also heavily invested in research and development, with a robust pipeline of investigational medicines at various clinical trial stages. The company's mission revolves around improving patient care by leveraging scientific expertise to understand the underlying causes of these conditions. BioMarin is committed to inclusivity and patient advocacy, engaging closely with communities to enhance care and quality of life for those with rare conditions.

📋 Description

• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for BioMarin's external contract manufacturing network, including CMO selection and API sourcing • Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to deliver savings on total procurement spend while ensuring quality, compliance, and supply continuity • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing professionals and foster a high-performance culture • Define team goals, performance expectations, and development plans while strengthening bench strength • Conduct CMO selection due diligence covering technical capabilities, regulatory compliance, quality systems, IP ownership structures, and capacity planning • Evaluate CMO partners across biologics manufacturing, sterile injectables, and advanced modalities • Lead complex contract negotiations and establish commercial terms, SLAs, Quality Agreements, technology transfer protocols, and IP protections • Structure risk-adjusted governance frameworks protecting BioMarin's interests while enabling collaborative partnerships • Partner with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams across External Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Development Services, and Regulatory • Build diversified and resilient supplier networks to mitigate geopolitical risks, capacity constraints, and supply disruptions • Implement dual-sourcing strategies, strategic inventory buffers, and supply chain regionalization • Maintain market knowledge of the CMO landscape, emerging technologies, capacity availability, pricing trends, and competitive dynamics • Monitor regulatory changes, sustainability requirements, and compliance demands • Present sourcing strategies, supplier performance metrics, cost savings achievements, and risk assessments to executive leadership • Serve as strategic thought-partner for Global External Operations and Network Strategy organizations • Conduct spend analysis, establish performance baselines, identify value opportunities, and track savings realization through P&L impact • Implement sourcing strategies and sustainable category management practices

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years progressive experience in sourcing, category management, and contract negotiations for contract manufacturing in the biopharma industry • Demonstrated expertise managing CMO relationships with deep understanding of biologics and small molecule manufacturing processes • Proven experience leading and developing sourcing teams, including direct management of managers and building high-performing organizations • Demonstrated ability to build or scale sourcing/procurement teams, preferably within the contract manufacturing or CMO ecosystem • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with a track record of partnering effectively with cross-functional and executive stakeholders • Proven ability executing complex sourcing strategies for pharmaceutical manufacturing services, including upstream/downstream processing, fill-finish, and analytical testing • Excellent negotiation skills with proven success structuring commercial agreements, SLAs, Quality Agreements, IP protections, and technology transfer protocols • Direct responsibility for strategic sourcing decisions balancing cost optimization, quality assurance, regulatory compliance (FDA cGMP, EMA EU GMP, ICH), and supply chain resilience • Strong track record delivering measurable cost savings while maintaining or improving quality and service levels • Expertise in the CMO market landscape • Experience navigating pharmaceutical supply chain challenges, including API/excipient sourcing, extended lead times, dual-sourcing strategies, and geopolitical supply risks • Demonstrated ability leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across Manufacturing, Quality, Technical Development, Regulatory, and Finance • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field required • Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes for small molecules and biologics, cGMP requirements, FDA/EMA/ICH regulatory frameworks, ISO quality systems, and pharmaceutical supply chain complexity • Proficiency in strategic sourcing methodologies, category management frameworks, supplier relationship management systems, and spend analysis tools • Experience with contract lifecycle management, e-sourcing platforms, and procurement analytics • Strong project management capabilities managing multiple complex sourcing initiatives simultaneously and meeting aggressive timelines • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex sourcing strategies to executive audiences • Experience working in global, matrixed organizations and influencing without direct authority

🏖️ Benefits

• Hybrid or remote work style • Opportunity to deliver cost efficiencies and strengthen strategic partnerships • Professional coaching, direction, and capability building through team leadership responsibilities