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Reporting to the SVP of Finance, this role will be responsible for leading and scaling the company’s procurement function. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in supply chain and procurement within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. This role will work closely with the Finance Team as well as across multiple departments to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s procurement operations. 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