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Scientist II, Outsourcing Specialist

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-02 → 2026-10-07

Core

Primary point of contact for internal project teams and external service providers to manage global outsourcing activities for early-phase development projects.

Role type

Senior Outsourcing Specialist (Pharmaceutical R&D)

Builds

Outsourced analytical, formulation, manufacturing, and process-development work packages

Domain

Pharmaceutical R&D / Contract Research Organizations (CRO)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic planning, contract negotiation, GMP compliance, sample logistics, stakeholder management, budget monitoring, process optimization

Preferred skills

Experimental design, new technique mastery, scientific writing

Responsibilities

Lead relationships with service providers, coordinate outsourced work packages, solicit and evaluate proposals, monitor service-provider performance, ensure GMP-compliant documentation, manage sample flow and shipment planning, align global outsourcing activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC