Director of Procurement – Global Development, Medical Services

Biogen

Director of Procurement managing ~$600M spend at Biogen with focus on clinical and medical services. Leading category strategy, supplier relations, and global procurement initiatives.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $184,000 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global procurement initiatives, strategic category management, and stakeholder engagement while driving value generation through advanced analytics and negotiation strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global Category ManagementStakeholder ManagementDigital Procurement ToolsComplex NegotiationsLeadership of High Impact Teams

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Hard Skills

Spend Data AnalyticsCost ReductionVendor ManagementProgram ImplementationProject ManagementMarket IntelligenceBenchmarkingCommercial Terms NegotiationClinical TechnologiesMedical Affairs

Soft Skills

InfluencingCollaborationCommunicationMentoringCoaching

Tools & Technologies

AutomationAI-Enabled InsightsProcurement Systems

Industry Keywords

Global EnvironmentBusiness Operations CommitteeTherapeutic AreasComplianceValue Opportunities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of Global Category Managers to build & refresh strategic category strategies grounded in external market signals and internal demand, to enable business acceleration.
Drive Global SRM for strategic partners, lead Business Operations Committee (BOC) Governance, QBS, and issue & performance management to enable business goals and objectives.
Utilize spend data analytics, market intelligence, and benchmarking to identify value opportunities, optimize vendor services, drive Cost Reduction & Avoidance improving value return in alignment with Finance.
Partner with senior stakeholders to build relationships and coordinate structured decision making across diverse teams that facilitate business alignment, acceleration, and value.
Set and execute negotiation strategies and playbooks for complex global MSAs, rate cards, rebates, and commercial terms to secure value, control, and speed.
Ensure efficiency of procurement events through optimal use of buying channels, program implementations of tools and systems that drive successful execution while managing risks and clear stakeholder communication.
Evaluate vendor landscape to align preferred suppliers meeting the business’ priorities across Business Units, Therapeutic Areas, and Global environment to ensure consistency, compliance and outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
12 + years of related leadership experience including 6+ years of clinical or adjacent category management, and 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 to develop strategic capabilities
Ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively with strong stakeholder management skills, building trust across cross-functional teams and senior business partners.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, global procurement initiatives and manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
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.

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