Director of Procurement – Global Development, Medical Services

Biogen

. Lead a team of Global Category Managers to build and refresh strategic category strategies .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $241,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global category management and procurement strategies, with a focus on optimizing vendor relationships and driving cost efficiencies. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex negotiations in a highly regulated environment.

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Global Category ManagementStakeholder ManagementDigital Procurement ToolsComplex NegotiationsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Spend Data AnalyticsMarket IntelligenceBenchmarkingProcurement StrategiesCRO ManagementClinical TechnologiesMedical Affairs ServicesCost ReductionNegotiation StrategiesValue Generation

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationInfluencing

Tools & Technologies

Digital Procurement ToolsAdvanced AnalyticsAutomationAI-Enabled Insights

Industry Keywords

Global ProcurementCategory StrategiesVendor ManagementClinical TrialsRegulated Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Global Category Managers to build and refresh strategic category strategies
Drive global supplier relationship management for strategic partners
Lead Business Operations Committee governance, QBS, and issue and performance management
Use spend data analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking to identify value opportunities
Optimize vendor services and drive cost reduction and avoidance in alignment with Finance
Partner with senior stakeholders to coordinate structured decision-making across diverse teams
Set and execute negotiation strategies and playbooks for complex global MSAs, rate cards, rebates, and commercial terms
Ensure efficiency of procurement events through optimal use of buying channels
Implement tools and systems that drive successful execution while managing risks and stakeholder communication
Evaluate the vendor landscape and align preferred suppliers across Business Units, Therapeutic Areas, and the global environment
Report to the Head of Research, Development & Medical Services
Manage procurement strategies for approximately $600M in spend across clinical trial CRO management, clinical technologies, and medical affairs services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
12+ years of related leadership experience
6+ years of clinical or adjacent category management experience
At least 3 years in team management in a global environment
Proven leadership of high impact teams and ability to mentor and coach team members
Ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively with strong stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, global procurement initiatives and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
Expertise in prioritizing, organizing, and multitasking in a dynamic environment
Proven value generation from both internal and external opportunities
Proficiency with digital procurement tools, advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled insights
Proficiency in sophisticated negotiations across varied commercial models and deal structures, including CROs, Clinical Technologies, and Medical Affairs
Proven success shaping global category strategies in a complex, matrixed, highly regulated environment
Executive presence and ability to develop effective relationships that influence senior stakeholders and decision making
Exceptional communication skills and ability to convey complex ideas clearly and motivate others
Strong project management skills
Global leadership and operational excellence experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities