Kymera Therapeutics

Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing

Kymera Therapeutics • $160K — $240K *
Watertown, MA 02472In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 6+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management within biotech or pharma.
  • Experience in R&D sourcing, particularly Clinical, Translational Medicine, and CMC.
  • Ability to partner effectively with diverse internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven expertise in negotiating contracts with CROs and CMOs.
  • Strong analytical skills for synthesizing complex information.
  • Excellent project management capabilities with multi-tasking proficiency.
  • Effective influencing and collaborative skills, driving cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with R&D and stakeholders on sourcing strategies to align with financial goals.
  • Collaborate with Legal and Finance to manage Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work.
  • Build strong relationships with vendors for effective negotiations and outcomes.
  • Lead negotiations of terms with CROs and CMOs in line with company objectives.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities for tangible business impact.
  • Develop and enhance strategic sourcing processes organization-wide.
  • Own RFP processes, vendor selection, and bid evaluations.
  • Conduct vendor diligence to select primary and secondary suppliers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being and work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for annual bonuses and equity participation.
  • Competitive compensation reflecting performance and market standards.
  • Work in an innovative environment championing biotech advancements.
  • Access to continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
How you'll make an impact:
  • Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Research and Development to support sourcing strategies that align with business needs and financial and operational objectives.
  • Collaborate with Kymera's functional relationship managers, Legal, and Finance to support the establishment and management of master service agreements (MSAs) and subsequent statements of work (SOWs).
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to support effective negotiations and positive business outcomes for Kymera. Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) efforts and establish contractual foundations with preferred terms.
  • Lead negotiations of business and commercial terms with contract research organizations (CROs), contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and other strategic vendors, in alignment with internal stakeholder needs and company objectives.
  • Identify and implement cost savings opportunities. Deliver tangible business impact including hard savings and cost avoidance.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of strategic sourcing processes across the organization.
  • Lead and own request for proposal (RFP) processes, bid evaluations, and vendor selection activities.
  • Conduct vendor diligence and support the selection of primary and secondary suppliers.
  • Help establish preferred commercial terms, discounts, and sourcing strategies across key categories and vendor networks.
  • Track sourcing activities, contract status, and vendor performance metrics to help inform decision-making and ensure operational effectiveness.


Skills and experience you'll bring:
  • 6+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, outsourcing, or strategic negotiations within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience supporting sourcing initiatives across multiple R&D functions, including areas such as Clinical, Translational Medicine, Research, and/or CMC.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders and deliver high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience supporting or leading contract negotiations, including commercial terms, with CROs, CMOs and other external service providers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clearly to a range of stakeholders.
  • Highly organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Effective influencing skills and the ability to work cross-functionally to drive alignment and outcomes.
  • Agile learner with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools, systems, and business needs.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with external vendors, partners, and internal collaborators.


Compensation
  • Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay.
  • The anticipated base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $240,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate's depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.

About Kymera Therapeutics

Kymera Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics that selectively degrade disease-causing proteins by harnessing the body's own natural protein degradation system. The company's proprietary targeted protein degradation platform, Pegasus, is designed to harness the body's natural protein recycling machinery to degrade disease-causing proteins, with a focus on undruggable and difficult-to-drug targets. Kymera's initial programs are focused on oncology and immunology, with a goal of delivering transformative therapies for patients with previously untreatable diseases. Kymera was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
Learn more about Kymera Therapeutics
Size
75 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Founded
2017
NASDAQ
KYMR
* Ladders Estimates

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