Associate Director, Procurement Systems & Governance

Lantheus Brand • Bedford, MA

1d • $139,000 - $232,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lantheus (NASDAQ: LNTH) is the leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company, delivering life-changing science to enable clinicians to Find, Fight and Follow disease to deliver better patient outcomes. Headquartered in Massachusetts with offices in New Jersey, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom, Lantheus has been providing radiopharmaceutical solutions for nearly 70 years. Today, we’re expanding our portfolio and pipeline across oncology, neurology and cardiology. Through recent acquisitions, along with strategic partnerships across the life sciences ecosystem, we are accelerating our efforts to advance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes around the world. At Lantheus we are purpose-driven, and every employee plays a vital role in our success. We’re dedicated to cultivating a high-growth, forward-thinking culture where innovation thrives and diverse perspectives drive meaningful progress. Join us and be part of a company where your contributions make a real impact, because we know someone’s health is in our hands. Summary of role The Associate Director, Procurement Systems & Governance is the enterprise leader responsible for Lantheus’ procurement technology ecosystem and governance framework. This role ensures that Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems, data, and processes operate efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with best-in-class procurement standards. As Lantheus continues to scale and evolve through system modernization initiatives — including a new ERP/S4HANA environment, expanded use of Ariba procurement tools, and an upcoming Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) deployment — this role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of procurement technology. The ideal candidate is a systems-savvy procurement leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, builds strong cross-functional partnerships, and establishes governance structures that enable Lantheus’ continued growth. This position is based in Massachusetts and requires a presence on-site (two/three) days per week, and open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications in supply chain, IT, or process excellence preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement systems, Source-to-Pay processes, or digital procurement transformation.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA procurement modules and Ariba procurement solutions.
• Demonstrated success in implementing or optimizing procurement systems in a complex or growing organization.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance frameworks, controls, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams and partner effectively across IT, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and Audit.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing or supporting Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) solutions.
• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medtech, or other regulated industries.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with familiarity in building dashboards and procurement analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Systems Leadership · Serve as the enterprise owner for procurement systems, including SAP S/4HANA Procurement and Ariba Source-to-Pay solutions.
• Lead the optimization, enhancement, and issue resolution cycle for procurement systems in partnership with IT, Finance, Legal, AP, Quality, and Category Management.
• Define, document, and implement procurement system best practices to ensure efficiency, compliance, and strong user adoption.
• Influence and shape the long-term procurement systems roadmap, ensuring alignment to enterprise digital transformation priorities and scalability needs.
• Source-to-Pay Process Governance · Establish and maintain governance for requisitioning, purchasing, approvals, supplier setup, contracting, and invoice-related procurement processes.
• Ensure procurement processes reflect industry standards, support strong internal controls, and enable end-to-end operational efficiency.
• Partners with business stakeholders streamline workflows, eliminate bottlenecks, and harmonize system usage across teams.
• Contracting Systems & Integration · Support Procurement’s role in the deployment of a new streamlined Lantheus CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) system
• Ensure seamless integration between the CLM platform and procurement/financial systems.
• Build standardized contracting processes, metadata expectations, and governance frameworks that support consistent execution across the enterprise aligned with our franchise model.
• Governance, Controls & Audit Leadership · Enhance and maintain SOX-compliant procurement controls across systems and processes.
• Serve as Procurement’s primary representative for internal and external audit walkthroughs related to system controls, procurement processes, and data integrity.
• Ensure process documentation, policies, and system configurations remain tightly aligned and audit-ready.
• Reporting, Analytics & Business Enablement · Partner with Procurement and Category Management leadership to enhance reporting, including spend analytics, savings tracking, cycle-time transparency, and supplier performance metrics.
• Develop standardized reporting frameworks and dashboards that inform decision-making and enable operational excellence.
• Leverage analytics to proactively identify cost savings opportunities and process improvement areas.
• People Leadership & Organizational Development · Lead and develop a specialized Procurement Systems & Governance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional partnership.
• Demonstrate a hands-on leadership style — willing to dive deeply into system details while mentoring team members.
• Build capabilities, documentation, and scalable processes that support organizational growth and readiness for future acquisitions, system expansions, and process enhancements.

Benefits

• Employees in this position are eligible for a discretionary performance-based cash incentive, and depending on the level of the role may be eligible for a discretionary annual equity award.
• Benefits for this position include a comprehensive health benefits package that includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Other offerings include life and disability benefits, pre-tax accounts, a 401(k) with company contribution, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including paid vacation, holidays, sick days, and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level