Senior Director, IT Sourcing

• Define and execute multi-year IT sourcing strategies aligned to CSL Technology Modernization programs.
• Develop value delivery frameworks via strategic partnership models, ensuring measurable outcomes across cost, innovation, and capability uplift.
• Align sourcing strategies with enterprise technology investment priorities and governance forums.
• Proactively work with the business to reduce technical debt and collaborate on improving rigor to avoid new technical debt being created through partnerships and technical platforms sourced from within non-IT functions.
• Establish executive-level governance models with strategic IT suppliers aligned to CSL Partnership Enterprise Office principles.
• Orchestrate supplier relationships across all levels including C-suite engagement to drive collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Lead governance forums, performance reviews, and value tracking mechanisms across IT partnerships.
• Own global IT sourcing categories including software, cloud, infrastructure, cyber, and digital services.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with hyperscalers, SaaS vendors, and strategic technology partners.
• Establish KPIs, ensure value delivery, and oversee supplier performance and risk mitigation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Supply Chain or related field required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 15+ years of senior leadership experience
• Proven experience managing complex global supplier ecosystems or strategic partnerships
• Deep expertise in IT sourcing including cloud, software, infrastructure and digital services
• Experience operating in global matrix environments and influencing executive stakeholders
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry or related industry preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in IT sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and governance frameworks, with a strong focus on delivering measurable value and innovation in global environments. Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and manage strategic partnerships within the pharmaceutical industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• IT Sourcing Strategy
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Complex Commercial Negotiations
• Governance Frameworks
• Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• IT Sourcing
• Cloud Services
• Software Procurement
• Infrastructure Management
• Digital Services
• KPI Establishment
• Risk Mitigation
• Value Delivery Frameworks
• Technical Debt Management
• Global Supplier Ecosystem Management

Soft Skills

• Executive Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Influencing
• Accountability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• MBA or Advanced Degree

Industry Keywords

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Strategic Partnerships
• Governance Models
• Performance Reviews
• Value Tracking Mechanisms