Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

Job overview

The Associate Director, Global Strategic Sourcing and Procurement role is onsite in San Diego, CA, with an expectation of five days in the office each week. The posting lists California pay of $160,000–$180,000 per year. Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals develops RNAi-based medicines for diseases with a genetic basis. The role leads global sourcing strategies, supplier performance, cost and risk management, and procurement processes in a regulated biotechnology environment. It supports the company’s operations and pipeline priorities by building supplier partnerships, ensuring compliance, and improving procurement performance.

What you'll do

• Develop global category strategies for direct spend
• lead sourcing lifecycle and supplier selection
• negotiate contracts
• partner with Legal on regulatory, compliance, and IP requirements
• implement procurement policies and controls
• drive savings and cost avoidance
• monitor procurement KPIs
• advise leaders on sourcing risks and markets
• establish supplier governance and onboarding processes
• ensure supplier quality and regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

san diego ca

arrowhead pharmaceuticals

strategic sourcing

procurement

biotechnology

pharmaceutical supply chain

supplier management

contract negotiation

cgmp

$160,000–$180,000/year

onsite five days a week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Why this role

The role focuses on biotech and pharmaceutical categories including CROs, CDMOs, clinical services, and capital equipment.

About the employer

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.