Senior Category Manager – FSP, Clinical Trial Enablement

Biogen

Senior Category Manager at Biogen overseeing global spend across Clinical Trial Enablement and R&D procurement teams. Collaborating with stakeholders to optimize procurement strategies and drive efficiency.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $173,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing with a focus on Category Management, leveraging analytical skills to drive efficiency and value in regulated services. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and manage supplier relationships effectively.

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Category ManagementStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationsSupplier EngagementSpend Analytics

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Hard Skills

ProcurementSourcing StrategiesRFx Lifecycle ManagementMarket ResearchBenchmarking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementCommunication

Industry Keywords

Clinical Trial EnablementRegulated ServicesMedicalSafetyCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

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 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