Senior Director, Vendor Management

Frontier Medicines

. Develop and manage supplier relationships .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, sourcing strategies, and compliance with global GMP regulations. Proven ability to lead CMC project management and integrate supply chain excellence with a focus on cost, quality, and delivery.

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Supplier Relationship ManagementSourcing Strategies DevelopmentGlobal GMP CompliancePharmaceutical Supply Chain ExperienceLogistics Supervision

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Hard Skills

Material Requirements PlanningCost ModelingQuality ControlSupplier Performance ManagementBudget PreparationInvoice ReconciliationRequest for Proposals (RFPs)Data Integrity ManagementCorrective Action PlansPerformance Metrics Reporting

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsEffective CommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingCustomer Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

BS Degree in Science or EngineeringAdvanced Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Chemical Manufacturing Controls (CMC)Global RegulationsPatient SafetyProduct QualityRegulatory Inspections

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage supplier relationships
Define and track material requirements, including planning, packaging, labelling, and distribution activities
Monitor and report key metrics
Oversee internal Frontier activities and work with CDMOs, suppliers, testing laboratories, and logistics vendors
Work with Quality Assurance to ensure vendor compliance with global regulations and readiness for Sponsor and Regulatory Inspections
Ensure appropriate processes, systems, and activities protect patient safety, product quality, and data integrity
Interface with the Frontier development team regarding project packaging, labeling, and related characteristics
Support CMC project management and integrate CMC plans with the overall development plan
Develop, lead, and execute sourcing strategies across the end-to-end supply chain
Execute strategic supplier agreements and negotiate favorable terms
Qualify suppliers and manage supplier performance
Identify performance gaps, develop corrective action plans, and pursue cost-reduction opportunities
Communicate and escalate supply issues; improve customer deliveries
Report supply chain metrics
Develop and issue RFPs
Prepare and adhere to budgets
Reconcile and investigate invoices
Occasional travel for in-person meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Responsible for business operations and management of vendors engaged with the Chemical Manufacturing Controls (CMC) group
Support CMC project management and integration of CMC plans with overall development plan
Develop, lead, and execute sourcing strategies with consideration and results for end-to-end supply chain excellence through technical collaboration, product introduction, cost modeling, logistics, manufacturing, quality control, ordering/distribution, integration and reusability
Execute agreements with strategic suppliers with an emphasis on meeting and exceeding cost, quality, and delivery goals
Identify and qualify (in collaboration with QA) suppliers with appropriate quality, capacity, and competitive pricing to support the highest possible service levels to CMC customers
Develop and manage supplier relationship and negotiate (in collaboration with Finance) most favorable terms to support current demands, while assuring future requirements are met
Engage actively in supplier performance management
Identify supplier performance gaps and develop action plans to achieve desired performance levels
Identify and initiate cost reduction opportunities
Address concerns and issues from customer service, sales, and procurement relating to customer needs
Proactively communicate/escalate supply issues in a timely manner
Evaluate and recommend actions to improve upon customer deliveries
Share information and provide reporting on key supply chain metrics
Develop and issue Request for Proposals (RFPs)
Budget preparation and adherence
Invoice reconciliation and investigation
Minimum BS degree in Science or Engineering, advanced degree a plus, and 10+ years of applicable pharmaceutical experience
Strong working knowledge of global GMP requirements, regulations, and guidance; sound judgment and commitment to ethical conduct
Must have proven clinical and/or commercial drug product supply chain experience
Experience with logistics supervision
Excellent leadership skills including an effective written and oral communicator, including experience preparing and making presentations to executive level management and interacting effectively with internal and external organizations, collaborators, and customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Plan