Catherine Jonathan is an accomplished global procurement and supply chain executive with over 15 years of experience leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and operational excellence initiatives across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. She currently serves as Associate Director of Strategic Sourcing for R&D and Supply Chain at Sumitomo Pharma America, where she drives sourcing strategies to support clinical and commercial operations.

Catherine’s career spans leadership roles at industry giants including Genentech, Roche, and Sangamo Therapeutics. She has overseen procurement portfolios exceeding $500 million across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, successfully navigating complex geopolitical and regulatory environments. Her expertise includes building resilient global supply chains, optimizing supplier networks, and integrating risk management into enterprise operations.

Catherine holds a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD, a Certificate in Product Innovation and Manufacturing from Stanford University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of California, Davis. A trusted advisor to executive teams, she is passionate about helping organizations transform supply chain risk into strategic advantage.