Director, Sourcing and Procurement

AskBio Inc., a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Bayer AG, is a fully integrated gene therapy company dedicated to developing life-saving medicines and changing lives. The company maintains a portfolio of clinical programs across a range of neuromuscular, central nervous system, cardiovascular, and metabolic disease indications with a clinical-stage pipeline that includes investigational therapeutics for congestive heart failure, limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, multiple system atrophy, Parkinson’s disease, and Pompe disease. AskBio’s gene therapy platform includes Pro10™, an industry-leading proprietary cell line manufacturing process, and an extensive array of capsids and promoters. With global headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and European headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland, the company has generated hundreds of proprietary capsids and promoters, several of which have entered pre-clinical and clinical testing.

Our vision: Pioneering science to create transformative molecular medicines.

Our mission: Lead innovative science and drive clinical outcomes to transform people's lives.

Our principles:

• Advance innovative science by pushing boundaries. 

• Bring transformative therapeutics to patients in need.  

• Provide an environment for employees to reach their fullest potential.  

Our values:

• Be a Pioneer. We are not afraid of the impossible and to innovate to make gene therapies accessible to those in need.

• Cultivate Collaboration. Strive to be the best teammate, actively listen, openly communicate, and embrace diverse points of view.

• Embrace Responsibility. We are humbled by the enormity of our mission.  We hold a relentless commitment to advance science and clinical outcomes for our patients, families, and caregivers.

• Raise the Bar. Continuously drive improvements and efficiencies. Seek and provide constructive feedback. Have a bias for learning and action.

• Act with Uncompromising Integrity. Be honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right in every situation. Make clear commitments and follow through.

Position Summary

The Director of Sourcing and Procurement is responsible for leading the company’s integrated sourcing and procurement strategy, operations, and execution across the value chain spanning research and discovery, product development, pre-clinical, clinical, and CMC and manufacturing services and supplies. The role collaborates closely with scientific and technical functions, Quality, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Accounting to manage supplier performance, optimize spend and operational execution, ensure compliance, and manage risk.  The position is responsible for development and maintenance of supplier / vendor management and contracting policies and procedures ensuring compliance with relevant corporate policies, regulatory standards, and industry frameworks. In addition, this role is the primary business owner of the necessary supplier management, procurement, and inventory control systems.  

This position will be office-based in RTP, NC and will report to the SVP, Head of Finance.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight for the company’s sourcing and procurement function across:

  • Research, non-clinical, translational, clinical, and CMC scientific services

  • Laboratory supplies and raw materials

  • General and administrative goods & services

• Oversee the design and implementation of the consumables strategy to ensure timely, compliant, and cost‑efficient support across all R&D laboratories

• Lead, mentor, and develop team members to ensure high‑quality execution of end‑to‑end lab consumables management

• Partner with leaders across the organization to anticipate evolving needs and align sourcing strategies to ensure continuous support of the company’s strategy and objectives

• Build and manage relationships with strategic suppliers; lead and facilitate business reviews with key suppliers to monitor performance & compliance, assess risk, and drive continuous improvement

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Demand Planning function across AskBio, owning end‑to‑end demand visibility in support of R&D, Clinical, Tech Ops, and Manufacturing operations

• Oversee consolidated demand forecasts across lab supplies, materials, and Tech Ops‑supported programs, integrating inputs from Clinical Operations, R&D, Manufacturing, and Finance

• Lead and / or support complex sourcing activities and contract negotiations, partnering with business and scientific functions to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and program needs

• Implement, oversee, and continuously improve laboratory supplies and raw materials planning, procurement, and control processes to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and operationally efficient operations

• Collaborate with Finance and Information Technology to develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy to enable sourcing, procurement, and inventory control operations; Serve as the primary business owner for related systems and processes

• Define and track KPIs that measure sourcing and procurement performance, supplier reliability, internal controls, and operational effectiveness across scientific and non-scientific categories

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

• Coach and develop a highly effective team of sourcing and procurement professionals

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related area and 10+ years’ progressive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement roles

• 5+ years’ experience in a leadership role managing direct reports

• Results-driven leader with sound judgment, integrity, and a collaborative leadership style

• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical/biotechnology supply chains including R&D, clinical, CMC, and manufacturing environments

• Strong working knowledge of GxP requirements (GMP, GCP, GDP), FDA/EMA regulations, and supplier quality systems

• Experience with vendor qualification, audits, risk assessments, and supplier performance management in a regulated setting

• Demonstrated leadership and oversight of the Buyer/Planner function, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost‑effective management of lab consumables across gene therapy R&D laboratories

• Demonstrated success building, deploying, and managing integrated procurement and inventory management systems and processes in a scientifically complex and regulated environment with the ability to leverage system capabilities to drive efficiency, spend visibility, and process optimization is required

• Experience with ERP, procurement, and supplier management platforms

• Expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and total cost of ownership analysis

• Experience partnering with Legal and Finance to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and value creation

• Data driven mindset with strong analytics and KPI management skills

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams

• Experience with punchout catalogs, eProcurement deployment and contract lifecycle management systems

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

• Master’s degree in a related field

• Certified in CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, PMP or Lean/Six Sigma

• Experience managing integrations with scientific, technical, quality and regulatory platforms

• Prior experience in gene therapy or biologics

AskBio Inc. (AskBio) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening by calling us at (919) 561-6210 or sending us an email at careers@askbio.com.

Agencies:  Please do not contact any employee at AskBio about this requisition.  Any resume submitted by a recruitment agency to any employee at AskBio, through any medium, will be deemed the sole property of AskBio unless the agency was engaged by AskBio Talent Acquisition team to recruit for that position.  All agencies must have a prior executed service agreement with AskBio prior to any search engagement.  If a candidate who was submitted outside of the AskBio agency process is hired by AskBio, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid to the agency.