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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals · 2 weeks ago

Director, R&D Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

Conshohocken, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$202K/yr - $246K/yr

12+ years exp

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The Director of R&D Strategic Sourcing & Procurement is responsible for developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies that support the organization’s research and development objectives, ensuring access to high-quality scientific services and external partners.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical DevicePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Develop and communicate the long-term vision, goals, and roadmap for R&D Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, ensuring alignment with scientific, regulatory, and portfolio development priorities

Lead category strategy development across key R&D and adjacent business areas, including: Discovery and preclinical research services, CRO services, CDMO development services, Regulatory Affairs services, Pharmacovigilance outsourcing, safety databases, and safety monitoring services, Medical writing and scientific documentation services, Partner with leaders across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance to anticipate evolving program needs and ensure sourcing strategies enable speed, compliance, and scientific excellence

Build, manage, and optimize strategic relationships with CROs, CDMOs, regulatory and safety service providers, scientific service firms, and software vendors

Ensure suppliers meet scientific, regulatory, safety reporting, quality, and delivery requirements across all stages of development

Lead and/or support negotiations for complex agreements (MSAs, SOWs, licensing contracts, PV service agreements, regulatory consulting contracts) to secure favorable terms, reduce risk, and support organizational objectives

Lead and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers to monitor performance, assess risk, drive continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with program needs and organizational priorities

Partner with R&D, Regulatory, PV, Quality, Legal, and Finance to ensure supplier capabilities meet scientific, operational, and compliance expectations

Establish and maintain best-in-class sourcing methodologies, procurement policies, and governance frameworks across scientific, regulatory, and safety categories

Lead and manage large, complex RFPs and sourcing initiatives, including scope development, cross-functional alignment, supplier evaluation, proposal scoring, negotiation strategy, and final supplier selection

Drive sourcing initiatives that optimize costs, strengthen supplier performance, increase operational efficiency, and deliver value across R&D and regulatory functions

Help define and track KPIs that measure sourcing and procurement performance, supplier reliability, regulatory/SOP adherence, and value creation across scientific and non-scientific categories

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

Present insights, category strategies, and recommendations to R&D executives and corporate leadership to influence strategic decisions and budget optimization

Qualification

Strategic sourcingProcurement strategiesRegulatory complianceNegotiation skillsCategory strategy developmentPharmacovigilance knowledgeSupplier relationship managementRFP process managementStakeholder managementERP systems experienceProcurement technology platformsCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Scientific Discipline, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred

Minimum of 12 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain, with substantial experience supporting R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, or Nonclinical Development in the biotech/pharma industry

Demonstrated success building and executing category strategies across complex scientific, regulatory, and safety service environments

Strong understanding of drug discovery, nonclinical development, global regulatory processes, and pharmacovigilance requirements (GLP, GCP, GVP, and broader GxP frameworks)

Strong negotiation experience with CROs, CDMOs, regulatory consultancies, and safety service vendors

Proven ability to design, lead, and execute large and complex RFP processes in highly cross-functional environments

Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels

Experience with procurement technology platforms, including Coupa, with the ability to leverage system capabilities to drive sourcing efficiency, spend visibility, and process optimization

Experience with ERP systems and scientific or regulatory SaaS platforms is highly desirable

Cross-category sourcing experience is a plus