WHY JOIN US?

At Alexion, a division of AstraZeneca, we are driven by a shared purpose to transform the lives of people affected by rare and devastating diseases. By combining deep expertise in rare disease with the scale, science, and innovation of AstraZeneca, we are working to deliver meaningful advances for patients and families with significant unmet needs.
 

Join us at an exciting time as we continue to evolve how technology, data, digital capabilities, and AI support our Commercial organization. You will have the opportunity to work closely with business and technology leaders, shape solutions that enable new product launches and commercial transformation, and help turn emerging technologies into measurable outcomes for patients and the business.
 

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We encourage our people to challenge convention, explore new possibilities, and bring forward ideas that can improve how we work and how we serve patients. As part of Alexion, you will have the opportunity to make an impact in a highly specialized area of healthcare while benefiting from the capabilities and global reach of AstraZeneca.
 

Hybrid Policy
We also recognize the importance of flexibility and balance. Our ways of working support both individual needs and meaningful in-person collaboration. This role is based in Boston, MA, with employees expected to work from the office three days per week, creating opportunities for teams to connect, collaborate, and solve complex challenges together.

About the Role

Alexion is seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Commercial & Medical Sourcing to lead a high-performing team supporting our US Commercial and Medical organizations.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted partner to senior business leaders, helping Commercial and Medical teams maximize value from suppliers while advancing AstraZeneca’s global enterprise strategies. You will lead global strategic sourcing initiatives from opportunity identification through delivery, balancing business priorities, supplier value, risk, compliance, and operational excellence.

A Hands-On Leadership Role

This is not a purely people-management position. In addition to leading and developing the team, you will be directly involved in strategic sourcing activities, stakeholder engagement, supplier negotiations, and complex business decisions. You will actively shape sourcing strategies, identify opportunities, remove barriers, and help deliver measurable outcomes.

The role will involve:

• Partnering directly with senior Commercial and Medical leaders
• Leading high-impact sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations
• Coaching team members while remaining closely connected to day-to-day work
• Challenging existing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Influencing stakeholders across functions and geographies
• Balancing immediate business needs with long-term enterprise value

You will shape and execute sourcing strategies across a broad range of categories, delivering value beyond cost savings through:

• Spend analytics and sourcing optimization
• Strategic sourcing and supplier selection
• Contract and supplier performance management
• Supplier risk management
• Supply chain and process transformation

Working closely with stakeholders across Commercial, Medical, Finance, IT, Compliance, Legal, HR, R&D, and global sourcing teams, you will identify opportunities, anticipate business needs, and continuously improve sourcing capabilities.

This is an opportunity to build strong partnerships with senior leaders, influence enterprise-wide strategy, and help transform sourcing from a locally driven function into a globally connected center of excellence. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, commercially minded, and hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is motivated by creating sustainable value for both the business and the enterprise.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute clear category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement strategies in support of Alexion’s Commercial & Medical organizations.  

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective alignment that support business requirements while appropriately managing quality, speed, cost, risk and ease-of-use.

• Be knowledgeable in market trends, benchmarks, and best practices across categories under management. Use this knowledge to optimize results and drive a high standard of excellence.

• Lead sourcing events, initiate and negotiate contracts commercial terms and cost.  

• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify, manage, escalate, and resolve issues related to supplier performance.     

• Develop and foster a supplier experience that nurtures the perception of Alexion as a “customer of choice.”

• Perform contract compliance reviews to determine compliance and contractual obligations

• Assist with budget/forecasting needs, such as accruals, project budgets, etc.

• Lead and contribute to complex functional or company initiatives

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree ; Advanced Degree ; CPSM or equivalent
• 10+ years Bio-Pharma industry experience, procurement and category management  

• Exceptional negotiation skills: you are a tenacious problem-solver with a focus on building mutually beneficial relationships 

• Excellent communication and ability to influence others

• Strong organizational and facilitation skills as well as great attention to detail

Preferred:

• Subject expertise in biopharmaceutical Commercial & Medical services.
  

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

Where can I find out more?

• Explore what we’re building: https://alexion.com/
• Stay connected and see our impact in action: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alexion-pharmaceuticals/
   

Apply today to shape the future of AI-powered rare disease care!
Alexion is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. Alexion is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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The annual base pay for this position ranges from $170,456.80 -$220,528.49 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

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Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.