Director of Procurement Global Development & Medical Services
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Cambridge, MA - USA
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Job Summary
About This Role:
As the Director of Procurement - Global Development & Medical Services you will play a pivotal role within the Research Development and Medical Services Procurement team. This position is integral to driving procurement strategies managing a substantial $600M spend across diverse subcategories such as Clinical Trial CRO Management Clinical Technologies and Medical Affairs services.
In this role the focus will be on translating high-level business objectives and priorities into deployable strategies facilitated through a procurement team. With your business insights commercial foresight and procurement expertise youll shape category strategies influence decision-making and unlock opportunities that extend beyond cost.
This Director will report to the Head of Research Development & Medical Services.
WhatYoullDo:
Category Strategy Leadership:Leada team of GlobalCategoryMangerstobuild & refreshstrategic categorystrategiesgrounded in external market signals and internal demand to enablebusiness acceleration.
Supplier Relationship Ownership:Drive Global SRM for strategic partners leadBusiness Operations Committee(BOC) Governance QBSandissue &performancemanagement toenablebusiness goals andobjectives.
Spend Analytics & Value Generation:Utilizespend data analytics marketintelligence and benchmarking toidentifyvalue opportunitiesoptimizevendor services drive Cost Reduction & Avoidanceimprovingvaluereturn in alignment with Finance.
Cross Functional Leadership:Partner with senior stakeholders to build relationshipsandcoordinatestructureddecision makingacross diverse teamsthatfacilitatebusinessalignment acceleration andvalue.
Negotiation Leadership:Set and execute negotiation strategies and playbooks for complex global MSAs rate cards rebates and commercial terms to secure value control and speed.
Execution Excellence:Ensure efficiency of procurement events throughoptimaluse of buying channelsprogram implementations of tools and systemsthat drivesuccessful executionwhile managing risks and clear stakeholder communication.
Preferred SupplierEcosystem:Evaluate vendor landscape to align preferred suppliersmeeting the business prioritiesacross Business Units Therapeutic Areas and Global environmentto ensureconsistencycomplianceandoutcomes.
Who You Are:
You are a dynamic leader with proven success in shaping global category strategies in a complex matrixed highly regulated environment. Your executive presence & ability to develop effective relationships that influence senior stakeholders and decision making. You thrive in change and ambiguity adapting quickly while maintaining focus on strategic objectives. Your communication skills are exceptional allowing you to convey complex ideas clearly and motivate others. You excel in project management juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Your global leadership inspires trust and operational excellence driving process and cost improvement initiatives.
Required Skills:
Undergraduate degree orequivalent combination of education and experiencerequired
12years ofrelatedleadershipexperienceincluding6 years ofclinical or adjacentcategory managementand at least 3 years in team managementinaglobalenvironment
Proven leadership of high impact teamsand ability to mentor and coachteam membersto develop strategic capabilities
Ability to influencecollaborate and communicateeffectively 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 strategicobjectives timelines and stakeholderexpectations.
Expertise inprioritizing organizing and multitasking in a dynamicenvironment.
Provenvalue generationfrom both internal and external opportunities.
Proficiencywith digital procurement tools advanced analytics automation and AI-enabled insights
Proficiencyin sophisticated negotiations across varied commercial models and deal structures includingCROsClinical Technologies andMedical Affairs.
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Additional Information
Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including but not limited to relevant skills & experience job location and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual business unit and company performance.
In addition to compensation Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families physical financial emotional and social well-being; including but not limited to:
- 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 $10000 per calendar year
- Employee Resource Groups participation
Why Biogen
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver life-changing medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status race color national origin ancestry ethnicity religion age veteran status disability genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Founded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patientsÂ’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities, ... View more
