Sr. Clinical Outsourcing Contracts Manager
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