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

About the Role

Alexion is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Commercial & Medical Sourcing to lead a high-performing team supporting our US Commercial and Medical organizations.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to senior business leaders, helping Commercial and Medical teams maximize value from suppliers while advancing AstraZeneca’s global enterprise strategies. You will lead global strategic sourcing initiatives from opportunity identification through delivery, balancing business priorities, supplier value, risk, compliance, and operational excellence.

A Hands-On Leadership Role

This is not a purely people-management position. In addition to leading and developing the team, you will be directly involved in strategic sourcing activities, stakeholder engagement, supplier negotiations, and complex business decisions. You will actively shape sourcing strategies, identify opportunities, remove barriers, and help deliver measurable outcomes.

The role will involve:

• Partnering directly with senior Commercial and Medical leaders
• Leading high-impact sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations
• Coaching team members while remaining closely connected to day-to-day work
• Challenging existing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Influencing stakeholders across functions and geographies
• Balancing immediate business needs with long-term enterprise value

You will shape and execute sourcing strategies across a broad range of categories, delivering value beyond cost savings through:

• Spend analytics and sourcing optimization
• Strategic sourcing and supplier selection
• Contract and supplier performance management
• Supplier risk management
• Supply chain and process transformation

Working closely with stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, Finance, IT, Compliance, Legal, HR, R&D, and global sourcing teams, you will identify opportunities, anticipate business needs, and continuously improve sourcing capabilities.

This is an opportunity to build strong partnerships with senior leaders, influence enterprise-wide strategy, and help transform sourcing from a locally driven function into a globally connected center of excellence. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, commercially minded, and hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by creating sustainable value for both the business and the enterprise.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute clear category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement strategies in support of Alexion’s Commercial & Medical organizations.  

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective alignment that support business requirements while appropriately managing quality, speed, cost, risk and ease-of-use.

• Be knowledgeable in market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across categories under management. Use this knowledge to optimize results and drive a high standard of excellence.

• Lead sourcing events, initiate and negotiate contracts commercial terms and cost.  

• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify, manage, escalate, and resolve issues related to supplier performance.     

• Develop and foster a supplier experience that nurtures the perception of Alexion as a “customer of choice.”

• Perform contract compliance reviews to determine compliance and contractual obligations

• Assist with budget/forecasting needs, such as accruals, project budgets, etc.

• Lead and contribute to complex functional or company initiatives

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree ; Advanced Degree ; CPSM or equivalent
• 10+ years Bio-Pharma industry experience, procurement and category management  

• Exceptional negotiation skills: you are a tenacious problem-solver with a focus on building mutually beneficial relationships 

• Excellent communication and ability to influence others

• Strong organizational and facilitation skills as well as great attention to detail

Preferred:

• Subject expertise in biopharmaceutical Commercial & Medical services.
  

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

Where can I find out more?

• Explore what we’re building: https://alexion.com/
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The annual base pay for this position ranges from $170,456.80 -$220,528.49 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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