Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1 day ago
Executive Director, Head of Strategic Sourcing
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expIonis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a leader in RNA-targeted medicines, and they are seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead their Strategic Sourcing function. The role involves executing a strategic sourcing roadmap and transforming procurement processes to align with the company's goals.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy aligned with company goals
Drive the transformation of the procurement operating model to support scalable, efficient operations
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Strategic Sourcing team in line with the Strategic Sourcing roadmap
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Partner with leaders across departments to understand business needs and gain sponsorship
Guide the organization through procurement transformation—moving the organization from decentralized processes to a hybrid model between Strategic Sourcing and the business owners and then ultimately aligning stakeholders around a center-led sourcing model
Lead the development and establishment of category strategies and support supplier selection processes, contracting to ensuring value creation and risk mitigation
Manage supplier relationships and performance in partnership with business owners, enabling innovation and continuous improvement
Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of sourcing/procurement technologies (e.g., e-sourcing tools, contract lifecycle management, spend analytics)
Ensure technology solutions are effectively integrated into sourcing operations to drive efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making
Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and ethical procurement standards
Embed risk review and escalation into sourcing processes
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor sourcing effectiveness and efficiency
Implement policies, processes, and systems to support sustainable sourcing operations
Qualification
Required
At least 10 years of progressive procurement and sourcing leadership experience, including direct and indirect categories
Proven success building procurement organizations and delivering business value through sourcing strategies
Deep expertise in category management, complex contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
Demonstrated experience driving procurement transformation and leading change in a matrixed environment
Strong track record within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
High integrity and a commitment to ethical sourcing practices
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic organization
Preferred
Experience establishing strategic sourcing processes in a scaling biotech or mid-cap pharma environment
Benefits
Ionis offers an excellent benefits package!
Company
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For three decades, Ionis has invented medicines that bring better futures to people with serious diseases.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.45B2025-11-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Equity· $500.3M
2023-06-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Brett P. Monia
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Bastings
Senior Vice President, Development Strategy
Recent News
2026-01-08
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