Stoke Therapeutics

Stoke Therapeutics

Director, Strategic Purchasing

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$173k-$221kDetected 83 days ago
Supply ChainVendor ManagementProcurementPerformance ManagementClinical TrialsCollaborationTime ManagementPublic Speaking

About the role

  • About Stoke: Stoke Therapeutics (Nasdaq: STOK), is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body's potential with RNA medicine.
  • Stoke's first medicine in development, zorevunersen, has demonstrated the potential for disease modification in patients with Dravet syndrome and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 study.
  • Stoke's initial focus are diseases of the central nervous system and the eye that are caused by a loss of ~50% of normal protein levels (haploinsufficiency).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement an enterprise-wide strategic sourcing and procurement framework that encompasses best in class processes for vendor sourcing, selection, qualification, risk assessment, onboarding, performance management, and lifecycle governance, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and quality standards
  • Develop and implement end-to-end procurement strategies and processes, including aligning procurement activities with the overall business goals and objectives
  • Manage the RFPs/RFQs/RFIs process, review materials in partnership with business stakeholders and legal
  • Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions for the company in partnership with functional business partners and legal
  • Identify, evaluate, and select partners that are qualified to meet Stoke's needs in terms of cost, quality, delivery, and innovation
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and ensuring quality and reliability, manage performance and taking corrective action when necessary
  • Monitor and analyze procurement performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement
  • Ability to lead cross functional teams and develop strong partnerships internally and externally
  • Can manage multiple programs/projects, sound organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to develop concise presentations to convey complex issues at all levels of Management

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
  • minimum of 5 years leading a strategic sourcing and procurement function in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
  • Experience leading and building strategic sourcing and procurement capabilities in a high growth clinical development environment required, commercial experience also required
  • Ability to adapt and effectively problem solve through partnering with stakeholders in a constructive manner, and operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Required Skills & Experience:

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred

Compensation

  • The anticipated salary range for this role is $173,000 - $221,000.
  • In addition to base salary, Stoke offers an annual bonus and equity participation.
  • Culture & Values:
  • At Stoke, we believe that innovation, the ability to successfully advance our ground-breaking science and having fun as a team are enhanced by being together in person, at least periodically.
  • We allow for flexibility in work arrangements that balance individual's needs and preferences with the needs of our business and our desire to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Our values guide our work to deliver meaningful medicines for people who need them.

Benefits

  • At Stoke Therapeutics, we are committed to offering a comprehensive, competitive and thoughtfully designed total rewards program.
  • In addition to base salary, Stoke offers an annual bonus and equity participation.
  • The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope, experience and qualifications, education, market benchmarks, internal equity, and geographic location.

Company info

  • STOK), is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body's potential with RNA medicine.
  • Using Stoke's proprietary TANGO (Targeted Augmentation of Nuclear Gene Output) approach, Stoke is developing antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to selectively restore naturally-occurring protein levels.
  • Proof of concept has been demonstrated in other organs, tissues, and systems, supporting broad potential for Stoke's proprietary approach.
  • Stoke is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
  • For more information, visit https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/
  • At Stoke, we believe that innovation, the ability to successfully advance our ground-breaking science and having fun as a team are enhanced by being together in person, at least periodically.
  • We allow for flexibility in work arrangements that balance individual's needs and preferences with the needs of our business and our desire to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • We are committed to being true to ourselves, to our colleagues, and to the people with severe diseases who are counting on us.
  • We embrace diversity within a unique culture that is defined by our values.
  • Our employee-led Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Committee underscores the importance of DIB to who we are and what we do.

Equal opportunity

  • https://www.stoketherapeutics.com/careers/
  • All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.
  • Stoke participates in E-Verify.
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