Kymera Therapeutics

Kymera Therapeutics

Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing

Watertown, MA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$240kDetected 9 days ago
Project ManagementProcurementCustomer SupportResearchProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics.
  • For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visit www.kymeratx.com or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn.
  • Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine. - BELONG: We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Research and Development to support sourcing strategies that align with business needs and financial and operational objectives.
  • Collaborate with Kymera's functional relationship managers, Legal, and Finance to support the establishment and management of master service agreements (MSAs) and subsequent statements of work (SOWs).
  • Lead negotiations of business and commercial terms with contract research organizations (CROs), contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and other strategic vendors, in alignment with internal stakeholder needs and company objectives.
  • Identify and implement cost savings opportunities. Deliver tangible business impact including hard savings and cost avoidance.
  • Lead and own request for proposal (RFP) processes, bid evaluations, and vendor selection activities.
  • Conduct vendor diligence and support the selection of primary and secondary suppliers.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders and deliver high-quality customer service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Effective influencing skills and the ability to work cross-functionally to drive alignment and outcomes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with external vendors, partners, and internal collaborators.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier management, outsourcing, or strategic negotiations within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

Nice to have

  • Help establish preferred commercial terms, discounts, and sourcing strategies across key categories and vendor networks.

Skills

  • Experience supporting or leading contract negotiations, including commercial terms, with CROs, CMOs and other external service providers.
  • Agile learner with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools, systems, and business needs.

Compensation

  • Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay.
  • The anticipated base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $240,000, with eligibility for annual bonus, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits.
  • Actual salary is based on a holistic evaluation of the specific role/level as well as each candidate's depth of experience and the capabilities they bring to the position.

Company info

  • Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients' lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston's top workplaces for the past several years. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visit www.kymeratx.com or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn.
  • How we work:
  • PIONEER: We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients' lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.
  • COLLABORATE: We value trust + transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.
  • Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients' lives.
  • Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions.
  • Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston's top workplaces for the past several years.
  • BELONG: We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.
  • How you'll make an impact:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to support effective negotiations and positive business outcomes for Kymera. Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) efforts and establish contractual foundations with preferred terms.

Equal opportunity

  • Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.
  • All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
  • Compensation
  • Kymera offers a competitive compensation package that recognizes both results and capabilities through market-based, performance-driven pay.

Visa & Work Authorization

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