Category Manager, Scientific Services

Category Manager For Scientific Services

As the Category Manager for Scientific Services, you will play a critical role in managing Biogen's outsourcing of research and discovery related activities. You will develop and implement comprehensive category strategies, ensuring alignment with the priorities and needs of the Research organization. This role covers various services, including toxicology and in vivo services, lab animals, vivarium supplies, chemistry services, biology services, and various other scientific research services. By taking ownership of this category, you will aggregate the voice of internal customers, collaborate with key suppliers, and stay informed on industry trends and new technologies. Your role is integral in identifying and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives alongside stakeholders. You will report directly to the Director of Procurement for Scientific Products & Services.

What you'll do :

• Partner with business stakeholders in Research to build strong relationships, facilitating the realization of business objectives and savings.
• Lead cross-functional teams through RFI and RFP sourcing initiatives aligned with category strategy, extracting optimal value for Biogen.
• Develop and implement mid to long-term sourcing, negotiating, and contracting strategies to achieve category goals. And enhance category strategies year over year by monitoring market trends and leading practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders across Research to problem-solve and be able to communicate effectively to a broad stakeholder group.
• Take a leadership role in supplier relationship management activities with top vendors, helping assess vendor performance through periodic business reviews.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to senior management and internal stakeholders on scientific services procurement.

Who you are :

You are a strategic procurement professional with a passion for collaboration and process improvement. You have knowledge and experience in the scientific services category due to your scientific background, either in chemistry, biology or animal sciences. You thrive in dynamic environments, adeptly managing change and ambiguity, while your exceptional communication skills allow you to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.

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Additional information :

The base compensation range for this role is : $106,000.00-$142,000.00. 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 :

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.