Executive Director, Procurement, Supply Chain

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.</span></p></div><p data-start="328" data-end="342"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="328" data-end="340">Position</strong></span></p> <p data-start="344" data-end="971"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking an accomplished Executive Director, Procurement and Supply Chain to lead and evolve our procurement and supply chain strategy across the organization. This role will provide enterprise-level leadership across sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and supply chain operations, ensuring the infrastructure, partnerships, and capabilities are in place to support our current portfolio and future growth. The Executive Director will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving long-term planning, operational excellence, and risk management across a complex and evolving biotech environment.</span></p> <p data-start="973" data-end="988"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="973" data-end="986">About You</strong></span></p> <p data-start="990" data-end="1984"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate brings significant executive-level experience leading procurement and supply chain functions within biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or a related industry, with demonstrated success operating across research, clinical development, and commercial environments. They are a highly strategic leader with strong business acumen, capable of influencing cross-functional decisions, shaping long-range plans, and building scalable processes that support organizational growth. This individual demonstrates exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills, including experience leading complex supplier partnerships and enterprise agreements. They are highly analytical, comfortable using data to guide decision-making, and bring strong operational discipline, organizational leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. A strong understanding of evolving industry trends, supply risks, and market dynamics is essential.</span></p> <p data-start="1986" data-end="2006"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="1986" data-end="2004">What You’ll Do</strong></span></p> <ul data-start="2008" data-end="4184"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1n1kax" data-start="2008" data-end="2174"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Define and lead a comprehensive procurement and supply chain strategy aligned with the company’s long-term business objectives, portfolio needs, and growth plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="17wp2q0" data-start="2175" data-end="2329"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with executive leadership to establish strategic priorities and ensure procurement and supply chain capabilities support organizational goals.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1r7ujm8" data-start="2330" data-end="2461"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead enterprise supplier strategy, including supplier selection, evaluation, governance, and long-term relationship management.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="134ssns" data-start="2462" data-end="2615"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Negotiate and oversee complex supplier agreements and contracts to secure favorable commercial terms, mitigate risk, and ensure continuity of supply.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="efg5mj" data-start="2616" data-end="2744"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build and maintain strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers, contract manufacturers, and external service providers.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="19y270j" data-start="2745" data-end="2914"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee procurement analytics, cost structures, and forecasting to identify opportunities for cost optimization, efficiency gains, and informed investment decisions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="ri569" data-start="2915" data-end="3058"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner closely with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning related to supply chain and procurement activities.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="l4lf6x" data-start="3059" data-end="3181"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Drive strategic cost management initiatives while balancing quality, business continuity, and operational performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="m9wxps" data-start="3182" data-end="3330"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide leadership across the end-to-end supply chain, including sourcing, procurement, logistics, distribution, and supply continuity planning.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="andk3k" data-start="3331" data-end="3463"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify and implement scalable improvements to strengthen supply chain resilience, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="19jncij" data-start="3464" data-end="3616"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Establish proactive risk management strategies to address supplier, market, geopolitical, and operational risks that may impact business continuity.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1ss9igh" data-start="3617" data-end="3749"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards across procurement and supply chain operations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="g606xw" data-start="3750" data-end="3891"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and evolving regulations to proactively adapt strategy and maintain organizational readiness.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1525cn6" data-start="3892" data-end="4050"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build, lead, and develop a high-performing procurement and supply chain organization, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="134ra79" data-start="4051" data-end="4184"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide executive-level leadership, mentorship, and organizational direction to support team development and succession planning.</span></li> </ul> <p data-start="4186" data-end="4206"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-start="4186" data-end="4204">Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul data-start="4208" data-end="5742"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="xvf7qb" data-start="4208" data-end="4433"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree with 18+ years of experience or a Post Graduate degree with 15+ years of experience in supply chain management, business, or a related field is preferred, complemented by relevant certifications.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="6po7vq" data-start="4434" data-end="4636"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated executive-level experience leading procurement and supply chain strategy across the full pharmaceutical value chain, including research, clinical development, and commercial operations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="13dgp78" data-start="4637" data-end="4795"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Extensive leadership experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related functions within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or a related industry.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1rfy6l4" data-start="4796" data-end="4929"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven ability to influence enterprise strategy and drive cross-functional decision-making in a complex, high-growth environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="4qzx40" data-start="4930" data-end="5087"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1bfdtrc" data-start="5088" data-end="5242"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong negotiation, communication, and executive relationship-building skills, including significant experience leading complex contract negotiations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="1ckp23c" data-start="5243" data-end="5383"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, and advanced knowledge of procurement and supply chain systems and tools.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="y8g9w7" data-start="5384" data-end="5509"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated organizational leadership with the ability to prioritize effectively and lead through complexity and change.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="2w6aw3" data-start="5510" data-end="5628"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Deep knowledge of supply market dynamics, supplier risk, and operational planning within the biotechnology sector.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-section-id="cu57kw" data-start="5629" data-end="5742"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong commitment to staying informed on industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging best practices.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:​</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">401k plan with company matching​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mental health and wellness benefits​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Generous paid time off and holiday policies​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies ​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Enhanced parental leave benefit​</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The expected salary range for this role is $252,000 to $275,500 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are currently not accepting any new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.</span></p></div>