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Sr. Clinical Outsourcing Contracts Manager

US CA San Diego💼 Full-time💰 $148,500–$148,500🗓 2026-06-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Managing outsourcing and contracting activities for clinical research trials, partnering with CROs and vendors to ensure compliant, efficient execution of clinical programs.

Role type

Senior Clinical Outsourcing and Contracting Manager

Builds

Clinical trial programs supported by external vendors and CROs

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Research

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Contract negotiation, vendor management, budget oversight, regulatory compliance, RFP/RFP process management, contract lifecycle administration, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Expertise in clinical trial processes, advanced knowledge of drug development, process improvement, matrix organization leadership

Technologies

None explicitly stated

Responsibilities

Lead RFI and RFP processes for clinical trial services; negotiate and administer complex agreements with global service providers; manage full contract lifecycle from intake to execution; review, draft, and redline clinical agreements; identify and escalate contractual risks; partner with Finance to manage budgets and payment terms; monitor contract turnaround times and drive process improvements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership of indirect teams

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