Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 3 hours ago
Director, Clinical Development Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$169K/yr - $255K/yr
15+ years expIonis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pioneering company in RNA-targeted medicines, aiming to redefine life for patients with serious diseases. The Director of Clinical Development Strategic Sourcing and Procurement will lead procurement activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimizing procurement processes while managing supplier relationships.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category strategies across Clinical Development, including supplier identification, market analysis, and supplier performance evaluation to ensure quality, service levels, risk mitigation and cost savings across the portfolio
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve mutually beneficial agreements that support business objectives
Continuously identify value-creation opportunities through negotiation, volume leverage, and innovative sourcing models without compromising on quality or compliance
Ensure that all procured goods and services meet required quality, ethical, and compliance standards. Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement
Identify and mitigate supplier risks, ensuring business continuity
Oversee the drafting, execution, and lifecycle management of supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual, legal, and regulatory requirements
Stay abreast of Clinical Research market trends, innovations, and regulatory changes to inform category strategies and maintain a competitive advantage
Collaborate with internal stakeholders—clinical operations, finance, legal, IT, and quality—to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with overall corporate goals
Leverage data analytics and performance metrics to inform decision-making, identify cost efficiencies, and measure procurement effectiveness
Guide cross functional teams in the application and benefits of establishing category strategies
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline sourcing operations, enhance efficiency, and optimize procurement effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, finance, or a related discipline; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) preferred
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in procurement including at least 5 years in an R&D Procurement leadership role
Proven expertise in procurement category management, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and cost optimization
In-depth understanding of Clinical Development categories, including the unique challenges and dynamics of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
Demonstrated success in building and managing CRO relationships, conducting supplier evaluations, and negotiating complex agreements
Strong leadership track record, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports in a global, matrixed environment
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable sourcing strategies
Superior communication and presentation abilities, capable of influencing senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Proven ability to identify and mitigate procurement risks, including vendor reliability and supply chain disruptions
Demonstrated capability in driving process improvements, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology to enhance procurement performance
Commitment to ethical business practices, sustainability, and diversity in the supply base
Benefits
Excellent benefits package
Company
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For three decades, Ionis has invented medicines that bring better futures to people with serious diseases.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45B2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Equity· $500.3M
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Brett P. Monia
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Bastings
Senior Vice President, Development Strategy
Recent News
2025-12-11
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