Director, R&D Procurement – Antibody Drug Conjugates, Biopharmaceuticals

GSK

Director of R&D Procurement leading a global team for GSK's CDMO strategies and sourcing. Focusing on enhanced R&D pipeline acceleration and stakeholder engagement for CDMOs.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeUpper Providence • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 €108,000 - €180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement of CDMO services, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, stakeholder relationship management, and performance metrics optimization. Proven ability to lead global teams and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and compliance standards.

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Strategic SourcingCDMO ProcurementContract NegotiationTeam LeadershipMarket Intelligence Analysis

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesContract ManagementPerformance MetricsRisk ManagementCost Control

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationRelationship BuildingTeam Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Antibody Drug ConjugatesBiopharmaceuticalsThird-Party Risk ManagementEnvironmental SustainabilityGlobal Procurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a global team (4-6 FTEs) with accountability for R&D spend of ca £300M pa, partnering closely with commercial procurement counterparts.
Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for Antibody Drug Conjugates and Biopharmaceuticals developed and manufactured externally, ensuring alignment with GSK's overall supply strategy.
Lead complex contract negotiations with CDMO’s and deliver outcomes at pace.
Deliver contracts which emphasize value creation, critical terms, and effective cost control.
Gather and analyze market intelligence to benchmark the CDMO landscape.
Cultivate relationships with key internal stakeholders to support GSK's business strategy and communicate external insights.
Forge and maintain strategic relationships with CDMO’s to support robust category strategies and R&D outsourcing decisions.
Establish and monitor CDMO performance metrics, promoting continuous improvement.
Optimize the CDMO portfolio to maintain a network of providers aligned with GSK R&D portfolio needs.
Manage the R&D risk profile of our CDMO network, ensuring alignment with GSK's business continuity plans.
Uphold procurement policies and compliance standards, including third-party risk management.
Deliver GSK’s commitments to environmental sustainability for their category.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific/technical field
7+ years of extensive experience in the sourcing and procurement of CDMO/CMO manufacturing services
Proven experience developing and executing sourcing strategies across multiple geographies and modalities
Demonstrated experience leading global/regional projects across matrixed teams
Proven team leadership track record with demonstrated experience in direct line management- of high performing teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Opportunities for professional development