Senior Manager or Manager, Insights and Medical Services Category

BeiGene, Ltd. has proposed to change its name to BeOne Medicines Ltd. The new name is subject to shareholder approval and, once approved, use of the name will be phased in over 2025. There may be instances where “BeiGene” or “BeOne” are used to describe the company during this transition period. BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:
 

We are looking for a highly motivated and collaborative procurement professional to join our procurement team- commercial sector. This individual will lead procurement activities in NA including Sales & Marketing, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Congresses and Exhibits) and Travel, but specially in Market Research, Insights and Medical Services. The Procurement Category Manager will be responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers across key categories including Market Research, Market Access, Data Analysis, Medical Writing and Publications, Medical Content Production, and Medical Services and Reprints.

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing and Execution:

• Support Business from procurement sourcing and negotiation for Commercial subcategories, including but not limited to Market Research, Market Access, Data Analysis, Medical Writing and Publications, Medical Content Production, Medical Services and Reprints.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, functional leadership, and suppliers to align procurement objectives with organizational needs.

• Partner with General/Administrative functions (e.g., Finance, HR, Legal, Compliance) to ensure seamless sourcing strategies and implementation plans.

Strategic Sourcing:

• Provide local market intelligence to Global Category Lead on identifying category opportunities, execute initiatives, and contribute to the global standardization of procurement processes.

Supplier and Contract Management:

• Drive supplier performance management to ensure high service levels and customer satisfaction.

• Negotiate and manage contracts with a strong understanding of category-specific nuances.

Program Development:

• Advocate for procurement value, enforce compliance, and integrate sustainable practices into procurement activities.

Education Required: 

• Bachelor’s minimum, advanced degree in science / business preferred

Qualifications and Competencies:

• For the Senior Manager level we require a Bachelors degree with 7 + years of overall experience in category procurement, with a minimum of 2 years in sales and marketing-related procurement subcategories.

• For the Manager level we require a Bachelors degree with 5 + years of overall experience in category procurement, with a minimum of 2 years in sales and marketing-related procurement subcategories.

• Expertise in Commercial Oncology subcategories (creative, advisory boards, global congress, market research, media, medical services).

•  Familiarity with Market Research suppliers in the North America and EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) markets is preferred. Strong understanding of market structures, key players, and cost/quality trade-offs.

• Experience navigating complex supplier landscapes, leveraging trade-offs between cost and quality, and managing stakeholder relationships across international markets.

• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with procurement and data analytic tools, such as Power BI, SAP Ariba is a plus.

• Strong ethical standards with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential data.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and multitasking skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience managing ~$100M USD and above in spend within their categories and regions.

• Experience working in multinational companies with exposure to both North America and EMEA markets.