Director, US Commercial & Global Medical Affairs Sourcing & Procurement - Alexion

AstraZeneca•Boston, MA

1d•$170,457 - $220,528•Hybrid

About The Position

Alexion, a division of AstraZeneca, is seeking an experienced, strategic Director to lead a high-performing team supporting its US Commercial and Medical organizations. The role is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with employees expected to work from the office three days per week. The Director will partner with senior business leaders to help Commercial and Medical teams maximize supplier value while advancing AstraZeneca’s global enterprise strategies. The role leads global strategic sourcing initiatives from opportunity identification through delivery, balancing business priorities, supplier value, risk, compliance, and operational excellence. It is a hands-on leadership position, combining team leadership and development with direct involvement in sourcing, stakeholder engagement, supplier negotiations, and complex business decisions. The Director will shape and execute sourcing strategies across a broad range of categories, including spend analytics and sourcing optimization, strategic sourcing and supplier selection, contract and supplier performance management, supplier risk management, and supply chain and process transformation. The position works with stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, Finance, IT, Compliance, Legal, HR, R&D, and global sourcing teams to identify opportunities, anticipate business needs, and continuously improve sourcing capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to build partnerships with senior leaders, influence enterprise-wide strategy, and help transform sourcing into a globally connected center of excellence. The successful candidate is a collaborative, commercially minded, hands-on leader who can create sustainable value for the business and the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; the posting also lists an advanced degree and CPSM or equivalent.
10+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, procurement, and category management.
Exceptional negotiation skills and a tenacious, problem-solving approach focused on mutually beneficial relationships.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others.
Strong organizational and facilitation skills, with great attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Subject-matter expertise in biopharmaceutical Commercial and Medical services.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement strategies for Alexion’s Commercial and Medical organizations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing with business requirements while managing quality, speed, cost, risk, and ease of use.
Use knowledge of market trends, benchmarks, and best practices to optimize results and promote excellence across managed categories.
Lead sourcing events and initiate and negotiate contracts, commercial terms, and costs.
Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify, manage, escalate, and resolve supplier-performance issues.
Develop a supplier experience that supports Alexion’s reputation as a “customer of choice.”
Conduct contract-compliance reviews to assess compliance with contractual obligations.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting needs, including accruals and project budgets.
Lead and contribute to complex functional or company initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop team members while remaining closely involved in day-to-day sourcing work.
Engage senior Commercial and Medical leaders, influence stakeholders across functions and geographies, identify sourcing opportunities, and remove barriers to delivery.
Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for sourcing and process improvement.