Director, Procurement Strategic Contract Negotiator

About this role

Company:

At Annexon Biosciences we are a biopharmaceutical company advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies for people living with devastating classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases of the body, brain, and eye. Our novel scientific approach targets upstream C1q to block the classical complement inflammatory cascade before it starts, and its therapeutic candidates are designed to provide meaningful benefits across multiple autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases. With proof-of concept data in Guillain-Barré syndrome, Huntington’s disease and geographic atrophy, we are rigorously advancing our mid-to late-stage clinical trials to bring new potential treatments to patients as quickly as possible. At Annexon, you’ll be part of a team committed to making an impact together.

For more information on Annexon and our pipeline, check out our site Annexon Biosciences & Annexon Pipeline. We trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANNX and are headquartered in Brisbane, CA.

We're seeking exceptional talent from all backgrounds to fuel our growth. At Annexon, we're building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We value unique perspectives and unconventional paths. If you're the best candidate for the job, even if you don't perfectly fit the traditional mold, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and our company culture!

Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Strategic Contract Negotiator to join our company at this critical stage of company growth. This role will serve as a key business partner across Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, and several other support functions. This role will lead the negotiation of complex agreements that support our late-stage pipeline. The ideal candidate brings deep experience negotiating biotech-relevant contracts—particularly with CROs, CMOs, laboratories, and other strategic suppliers—and thrives in a fast-paced, resource-conscious environment where impact is immediate and visible. The role will be hired at the Associate Director or Director level, based on experience, scope, and leadership capability.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead end-to-end contract negotiation strategy and execution for a wide range of procurement agreements, including:

• CRO and clinical service agreements

• CMO and manufacturing agreements

• Laboratory, data, and technology service contracts

• Consulting, professional services, and master service agreements MSAs/SOWs)

• Partner closely with Finance and Legal to ensure contracts appropriately balance risk, compliance, and commercial objectives while meeting company standards.

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing commercial guidance on pricing models, payment structures, risk allocation, and contract terms.

• Drive negotiations that optimize cost, flexibility, and performance, while maintaining strong, long-term vendor relationships.

• Support development and refinement of procurement and contracting processes, templates, playbooks, and negotiation best practices appropriate for a growing biotech.

• Track and manage contract lifecycle activities,…