Senior Category Manager – FSP & Clinical Trial Enablement
Biogen
July 03, 2026
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Operations
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; escalate risks and opportunities as needed.
- Support and lead sourcing initiatives across the end-to-end RFx lifecycle.
- Collaborate to develop fit-for-purpose sourcing strategies and utilize sourcing channels to drive efficiency and user adoption.
- Support supplier management (onboarding, performance reviews, issue resolution).
- Serve as primary procurement point of contact for assigned Medical and Regulatory service areas and build relationships with Medical, Safety, Regulatory, Compliance, and related functions.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders, suppliers, and internal procurement partners.
Who You Are
- Procurement professional in regulated environments; structured procurement approaches; strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills; able to manage ambiguity and deliver in fast-paced settings.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 7+ years relevant experience, including 3+ years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management in regulated services.
- Category management strategy development/execution; contract negotiation knowledge; supplier engagement models.
- Strong interpersonal/collaboration skills; analytical and project management skills.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances; fitness & wellness (fitness reimbursement); disability insurance; paid vacation (minimum 15 days) plus end-of-year shutdown (Dec 26–Dec 31); company holidays and personal significance days; sick time; paid maternity and parental leave; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000/year); Employee Resource Groups participation.
- 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; escalate risks and opportunities as needed.
- Support and lead sourcing initiatives across the end-to-end RFx lifecycle.
- Collaborate to develop fit-for-purpose sourcing strategies and utilize sourcing channels to drive efficiency and user adoption.
- Support supplier management (onboarding, performance reviews, issue resolution).
- Serve as primary procurement point of contact for assigned Medical and Regulatory service areas and build relationships with Medical, Safety, Regulatory, Compliance, and related functions.
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders, suppliers, and internal procurement partners.
Who You Are
- Procurement professional in regulated environments; structured procurement approaches; strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills; able to manage ambiguity and deliver in fast-paced settings.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 7+ years relevant experience, including 3+ years in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Category Management in regulated services.
- Category management strategy development/execution; contract negotiation knowledge; supplier engagement models.
- Strong interpersonal/collaboration skills; analytical and project management skills.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurances; fitness & wellness (fitness reimbursement); disability insurance; paid vacation (minimum 15 days) plus end-of-year shutdown (Dec 26–Dec 31); company holidays and personal significance days; sick time; paid maternity and parental leave; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000/year); Employee Resource Groups participation.