Director of Procurement - Global Development & Medical Services
Biogen
September 17, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (United States)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Director of Procurement - Global Development & Medical Services, leading a team managing ~$600M spend across Clinical Trial CRO Management, Clinical Technologies, and Medical Affairs services. Objectives: translate business goals into procurement strategies, optimize vendor relationships, and generate value beyond cost savings. Responsibilities: develop category strategies; oversee global Supplier Relationship Management; utilize spend analytics for cost reduction; collaborate with senior stakeholders; negotiate complex global agreements; ensure execution excellence; and evaluate preferred suppliers across therapeutic areas. Requirements: undergraduate degree; 12+ years of leadership experience with 6+ years in clinical or adjacent procurement categories; 3+ years in team management within a global, regulated environment. Skills: strategic procurement, stakeholder management, negotiation, digital tools proficiency, and value creation. HighValue: extensive experience in managing procurement within biopharmaβs clinical development space, including CROs, clinical technologies, and medical services; leadership in a matrixed, regulated setting; experience with advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled insights. WorkSetup: unspecified, but leadership of global teams; no travel explicitly stated.