Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or related field required.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
8-10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing/procurement for Associate Director role; 12-15+ years with leadership experience for Director role.
Experience sourcing within regulated environments (GMP/GxP).
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Support implementation of sourcing strategies for Technical Operations.
Align procurement strategies with cost efficiency and sustainability goals.
Advise Technical Operations on supply market trends and risk mitigation.
Lead and develop global category strategies for demand aggregation.
Identify cost savings and value creation initiatives.
Manage key supplier relationships and performance metrics.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product lifecycle and innovation.
Benefits
Global role with an opportunity for cross-regional collaboration.
Moderate travel required (10-25%) based on business needs.
Potential for leading and developing a high-performing global team.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Global Head of Strategic Sourcing, Technical Operations is responsible for supporting the development and execution of global sourcing strategies related to Global Technical Operations across the enterprise. This role oversees category management, supplier strategy, and cost optimization initiatives spanning manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and quality operations.
The individual will partner closely with Technical Operations leadership, R&D, Quality, and Finance to ensure supply continuity, drive operational excellence, and enable innovation across a complex global supplier ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Support the implementation of the sourcing strategies defined by Technical Operations (e.g., CMOs/CDMOs, API, excipients, packaging, direct materials, engineering services, MRO, capital equipment).
Align procurement strategies with enterprise objectives, including cost efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and innovation.
Act as a strategic advisor to Technical Operations leadership on supply market trends, risk mitigation, and supplier capabilities.
Category Management
Lead and partner to build global category strategies including demand aggregation, supplier segmentation, and total cost of ownership optimization.
Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives.
Implement best-in-class procurement and sourcing practices, including RFx, should-cost modeling, long-term contracting, and periodic rate negotiations to ensure vendors remain cost-competitive within their respective markets.
Supplier Relationship Management
Manage suppliers that deliver activities for more than one department.
Leverage work contracted across multiple division of the same supplier organization to drive network-level cost savings.
Partner with Global Technical Operations for strategic partnerships with key suppliers, including contract manufacturers and critical service providers.
Partner with Global Technical Operations to support supply continuity and risk mitigation through robust supplier risk programs and dual/multi-sourcing strategies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Global Technical Operations, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams to support product lifecycle, manufacturing scale-up, and commercialization.
Collaborate with R&D and external innovation teams to enable early supplier engagement and technology scouting.
Risk & Compliance
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (GxP, GMP) and company policies across the supply base.
Monitor supplier quality and compliance in collaboration with QA/QC teams.
Team Leadership (if Director level)
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global sourcing team.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and stakeholder alignment.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Life Sciences, or related field required
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience
Associate Director: 8-10+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing/procurement, with exposure to Technical Operations in life sciences
Director: 12-15+ years of experience, including leadership experience managing global teams and complex supplier networks
Demonstrated experience sourcing within regulated environments (GMP/GxP)
Industry Expertise
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing processes and supply chains
Experience with CMOs/CDMOs, direct materials, and technical services categories
Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements in life sciences
Moderate travel required (10-25%) depending on business needs
About Incyte
Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of proprietary therapeutics. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Incyte's main focus is on oncology, inflammation, and autoimmunity. The company's flagship product, Jakafi, is a JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor used to treat myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera. Incyte has a number of other products in development, including itacitinib, a JAK1 inhibitor for the treatment of graft-versus-host disease, and pemigatinib, a FGFR inhibitor for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma.
