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MBX Biosciences, Inc. · 5 hours ago

Director of Procurement & Vendor Management

Greater Boston

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

MBX Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel precision peptide therapies. They are seeking a high-performing Director of Procurement & Vendor Management to optimize spend, ensure timely vendor deliverables, and drive their global CMC and Clinical outsourcing strategy.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies tailored to the pre-clinical and clinical development needs of all R&D functions (Clinical, CMC, pre-clinical, regulatory, etc.)

Lead vendor evaluation, selection, negotiation, and contract management processes, ensuring competitive pricing, quality assurance, and compliance with industry standards such as GxP and FDA regulation

Oversee all communication with CROs and CDMOs regarding contracts, scope of work and budgets

Oversee project risk management, identifying potential delays to drug development timelines or cost overruns on budgets

Develop and grow relationships with strategic suppliers to maximize value creation for internal and external partners

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Clinical, CMC, Pharmacology, Toxicology and Finance, to ensure efficient completion of development programs on-time and within budgets

Organize and lead all major RFP processes for R&D functions and communicate leading practices in supplier management activities to internal stakeholders

Drive fair market value assessments with cross-functional teams and vendors during the course of negotiating initial work orders and subsequent change orders

Establish and manage the vendor governance process with key vendors. Document key decisions and action plans and ensure compliance with the decisions established in governance meetings

Work with study teams to establish KPI process and help establish standard vendor KPIs to enhance vendor oversight and performance

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesVendor managementRegulatory complianceContract management softwareSpend managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailLeadership experienceCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, engineering, economics, business administration, supply chain management, or finance

Minimum 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or drug development roles

At least 3 years of leadership roles within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industries

Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, including knowledge of FDA, GxP, and other international standards relevant to pre-clinical and clinical drug development

Adept at spend management with experience utilizing contract management software (e.g. LinkSquares) and accounting ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite)

Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders

Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive, resourceful mindset

Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative environment