Procurement- Sr. Category Manager (Cambridge, MA)

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About This Role:
Biogen is seeking a strategic Senior Category Manager to lead the category management efforts across the Clinical Trial Enablement and Research & Development, and Medical Services Procurement teams. In this pivotal role, you will oversee global spend in key clinical and development areas such as Study Management & Monitoring (SM&M), Functional Service Provider (FSP) models, site enablement, patient-facing services, and ancillary support. Your focus will be on developing and deploying global category strategies, particularly optimizing FSP models to enhance clinical development efficiency, flexibility, and speed. Collaborating closely with Clinical Operations, Development, Medical, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business priorities. With strong leadership and data-driven decision-making skills, you will influence senior levels within our global, matrixed organization. This role reports to the Head of Procurement - Research, Development & Medical Services.

 

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development and drive execution of global category strategies across Clinical Trial Enablement.

• Partner with global and regional senior stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business requirements.

• Participate in cross-functional teams to support global sourcing initiatives that drive efficiency, value, and risk mitigation.

• Leverage spend analytics, market research, and benchmarking to identify cost and value opportunities.

• Track and report savings and value delivered through contracts and sourcing initiatives.

• Monitor supply market dynamics and supplier performance, escalating risks and opportunities as needed.

• Support and lead sourcing initiatives across the end-to-end RFx lifecycle.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop fit-for-purpose sourcing strategies.

• Utilize appropriate sourcing channels to drive efficiency and user adoption.

• Support supplier management activities, including onboarding, performance reviews, and issue resolution.

• Serve as a primary procurement point of contact for assigned Medical and Regulatory service areas.

• Build strong working relationships with Medical, Safety, Regulatory, Compliance, and related functions.

• Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders, suppliers, and internal procurement partners.
  
   

Who You Are:
You are a skilled procurement professional who thrives in regulated environments, adept at collaborating with cross-functional partners and applying structured procurement approaches to deliver value. With your experience in sourcing and supplier management, you excel in developing and executing category strategies informed by market factors. You possess strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, and can work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Your solid analytical, organizational, and project management skills enable you to prioritize work in fast-paced and evolving environments, managing ambiguity and driving projects to completion.

 

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

• 7+ years of relevant professional experience, including 3+ years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management in regulated services (e.g., medical, clinical, regulatory, safety, compliance, consulting, or similar).

• Demonstrated expertise in category management, including development and execution of strategies.

• Working knowledge of contract negotiations and supplier engagement models.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

• Solid analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and drive projects to completion.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to Medical Affairs, RWE, PV, Regulatory, or Compliance service categories.

• Experience in a global, matrixed organization.

• C.P.M., CPSM, or equivalent certification desirable.

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Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $129,000.00-$173,000.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. 

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being ; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance 
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan 
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year 
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.  Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.