Alentis Therapeutics, the Claudin-1 Company, is on a mission to treat cancer and reverse fibrosis. To this end, we are rapidly advancing a clinical pipeline of anti-Claudin-1 monoclonal antibodies. Our team is committed to unlocking the broad potential of our therapeutic target Claudin-1 and bringing much-needed medicines to patients suffering from solid tumors as well as kidney, liver, and lung fibrosis.
Tasks
The (Associate) Director Procurement, reporting to the EVP Program Management & Operations, is responsible for overseeing all sourcing and purchasing activities with a primary focus on acquisitions of specialized services rather than goods. The position aligns with strategic goals, optimizes costs, maintains quality standards and fosters strong relationships with service providers and, therefore, plays a critical role in securing reliable external partners to deliver services that support business success.
Procurement Planning
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and befitting a small, private biotechnology company.
- Monitor market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative sourcing options.
- Leads the vendor selection process (Clinical, Pre-clinical, CMC) together with the project team, QA, IT and other relevant groups within Alentis
Supplier Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.Negotiate contracts, work orders, amendments and ensure favorable terms and conditions (e.g. discount schemes)Monitoring supplier performance against time, quality, GxP and ESG complianceOperational Oversight
Lead procurement operations and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.Control costs, incl. verifying invoices against contractual agreementsEnsures purchase orders (POs) are entered into on a timely basis and invoices are matched to POsPartner with Finance and program management to ensure in-budget / out-of-budget items for programs are properly triagedOversee tendering, contract award processes, and dispute resolution (together with legal function).Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with finance, operations, legal, IT and R&DSupport budgeting, forecasting, expense accrual, and other key corporate processes.Risk and Compliance
Identify and mitigate procurement risks.Ensure adherence to ethical standards and regulatory compliance in all procurement practices.Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, or related7+ years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in life sciences. Strong preference will be given to candidates who have working experience in a small biotech environment.Proven success in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and procurement transformation.Ability to provide hands-on service while working on process design and overall strategy for Alentis’ procurement of goods and services.Strong understanding of R&D and clinical operations procurement needsStrategic thinking and financial acumenStrong negotiation skills and sound judgmentHigh attention to detail and organizational skills.Fluency in English and German; French is an assetA proactive, business-minded, and solution-oriented approachCollaborative team spirit, integrity, resilience, and a global mindsetDemonstrated flexibility in responding to changing priorities or dealing with unexpected eventsCapability in handling multiple priorities and balance work to achieve business goalsDemonstrated ability to generate innovative solutions to problems and effectively work with and communicate with key stakeholdersExperience with PO and billing / invoicing systemsProficient computer skills, upside is familiarity with Prendio and NetsuiteFlexible, proactive and able to work independently with a problem-solving attitude in a multi-cultural environmentBenefits
We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth and development. If you are a highly motivated and skilled scientist looking to join a dynamic and innovative team, please submit your CV.
Candidate needs to hold a Swiss working permit or be an EU citizen eligible to work in Switzerland. The work location is Allschwil, Switzerland with 2 days home office possibility.
Alentis Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing breakthrough treatments for cancer and fibrotic diseases.