Description

We're seeking a Senior Director of Sourcing & Procurement to lead the development and execution of our company-wide sourcing and procurement strategy. This role will report to the CFO and will be responsible for building scalable, compliant, and value-driven sourcing and procurement policies and processes that support our G&A, commercial, clinical, and manufacturing operations. They will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve Company timelines and objectives — enabling the company and its employees to operate efficiently, responsibly, and strategically as we continue to grow.

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop and lead a company-wide program for sourcing & procurement, purchasing, negotiation, and vendor selection, including frameworks for vendor evaluation, engagement, and RFP ownership.Develop and manage sourcing plans for major spend areas, including, but not limited to, contract manufacturing, clinical operations, professional services, IT, and marketing/commercial operations.Negotiate supplier contracts, master service agreements, and statements of work in partnership with Legal, Finance and business stakeholders.Serve as the in-house negotiation expert to advise the business, direct and secure the best outcome for the company, maximize leverage, manage risk, and steer complex and critical negotiations.Develop and maintain relationships with key business leaders and cross-functional teams to understand and support their vendor needs; work with managers and key partners to identify opportunities to leverage purchasing power.Partner with Finance to support budget planning, forecasting, and cost-reduction initiatives.Develop, direct, and manage overall cost reduction targets and oversee execution of initiatives accountable for tracking and reporting of procurement savings.Build and optimize procurement policies, processes, and systems that scale with the company's growth.Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, business adoption, and technology enhancements.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required (MBA or relevant master's degree preferred).12+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, and/or supply chain.Experience within publicly traded companies and in the biotech, pharma, or life sciences industries highly preferred.Proven success building or leading procurement functions in a commercial-stage life sciences (pharma or biotech preferred) organization.

Competencies & Skills

Deep understanding of contract manufacturing and clinical development operations.Strong grasp of GxP requirements and regulated supplier environments.Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management & relationship skills.Ability to translate complex contract matters into clear and concise impact statements for stakeholders.Strategic thinker with the ability to independently execute operationally and drive change collabortively in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.Proven experience as a high performer and thought leader with a high level of accountability and adherence to ethical standards.Proficient with Microsoft Office products.Familiarity with ERP and/or procurement systems (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, SAP, Zip, Ariba) and interest in being part of potential implementation team.Travel may be required for up to 10% of time.
Why Join Us?   Arcutis is a pioneering medical dermatology company dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of serious skin diseases and our pipeline is one of the more robust and exciting in the industry. Our vision is to revitalize the standard of care for dermatological diseases and conditions through novel therapies that simplify disease management for physicians and patients. We are focused on filling the innovation gap in medical dermatology drug development by applying our deep clinical, product development and commercial expertise in dermatology to develop best-in-class therapies against biologically validated targets. Arcutis is uniquely positioned to become the preeminent innovation-driven medical dermatology company, and we are looking for top talent to join our team. We are nimble, collaborative, and passionate about achieving our mission!  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.California Employee/Applicant Privacy Notice 

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