Director, R&D Procurement – Antibody Drug Conjugates, Biopharmaceuticals

• Lead a global team (4-6 FTEs) with accountability for R&D spend of ca £300M pa, partnering closely with commercial procurement counterparts.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for Antibody Drug Conjugates and Biopharmaceuticals developed and manufactured externally, ensuring alignment with GSK's overall supply strategy.
• Lead complex contract negotiations with CDMO’s and deliver outcomes at pace.
• Deliver contracts which emphasize value creation, critical terms, and effective cost control.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to benchmark the CDMO landscape.
• Cultivate relationships with key internal stakeholders to support GSK's business strategy and communicate external insights.
• Forge and maintain strategic relationships with CDMO’s to support robust category strategies and R&D outsourcing decisions.
• Establish and monitor CDMO performance metrics, promoting continuous improvement.
• Optimize the CDMO portfolio to maintain a network of providers aligned with GSK R&D portfolio needs.
• Manage the R&D risk profile of our CDMO network, ensuring alignment with GSK's business continuity plans.
• Uphold procurement policies and compliance standards, including third-party risk management.
• Deliver GSK’s commitments to environmental sustainability for their category.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific/technical field
• 7+ years of extensive experience in the sourcing and procurement of CDMO/CMO manufacturing services
• Proven experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple geographies and modalities
• Demonstrated experience leading global/regional projects across matrixed teams
• Proven team leadership track record with demonstrated experience in direct line management- of high performing teams.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement of CDMO services, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, stakeholder relationship management, and performance metrics optimization. Proven ability to lead global teams and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Sourcing
• CDMO Procurement
• Contract Negotiation
• Team Leadership
• Market Intelligence Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Sourcing Strategies
• Contract Management
• Performance Metrics
• Risk Management
• Cost Control

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Communication
• Relationship Building
• Team Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

• Antibody Drug Conjugates
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Third-Party Risk Management
• Environmental Sustainability
• Global Procurement