Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised.
As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.
As Associate Director, Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Management, you will play a critical role in ensuring the suppliers and partners we work with meet our high standards for quality, innovation, and patient impact.
This role plays a critical part in the comprehensive lifecycle of Cytokinetics relations with partners and suppliers supporting Global Supply Chain & Technical Operations.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing and network strategies that align with Global Supply Chain & Technical Operations goals.
Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned CMOs, Labs and critical suppliers.
Conduct marketplace assessments, supplier segmentation, and due diligence (RFIs/RFPs).
Collaborate with Enterprise Risk Management to identify and mitigate supplier sourcing risks.
Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and agreement development in partnership with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and Quality.
Support External Supply team with contract setup, budget planning, and tracking.
Monitor supplier performance using standard KPIs and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Support supplier audits and develop business continuity and risk management processes.
Identify opportunities to improve supplier value, cost, quality, and service.
Partner with CMC, Technical Operations, Supply Planning, and global teams in Dublin, Ireland.
Represent Supply Chain Sourcing on cross-functional teams for complex projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
10+ years of experience in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain, preferably within Biotech/Pharma.
Strong understanding of product development, GMP manufacturing, and related regulations (cGMP, GCP, CFRs, Part 11, FDA/EMA Guidelines).
Proven expertise in manufacturing cost benchmarks and pricing strategies for small molecule manufacturing.
Demonstrated success in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
ERP systems experience, preferably Oracle.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally ******%).
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Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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