Procurement- Sr. Category Manager

Biogen; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Wellness Program

Vacation & Holidays

Sick Time

Parental Leave

401(k)

Equity Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Biogen in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead global category strategies for Clinical Trial Enablement, Development, Medical Services. You will optimize FSP models and drive spend across SM&M, site enablement, patient-facing services, and ancillary support while collaborating with Clinical Operations and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, supplier management, contract negotiations, and end-to-end RFx processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience, including 3+ years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management in regulated services.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of global category strategies across Clinical Trial Enablement.
• Partner with global and regional senior stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business requirements.
• Support sourcing initiatives across the end-to-end RFx lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Contract Negotiations

Supplier Engagement

Analytics

Project Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.