Senior Manager, Clinical Outsourcing & Vendor Management
Hybrid | Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Clinical Outsourcing & Vendor Management
Own the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process for CROs supporting Phase 2/3 clinical trials, with a heavy focus on contract negotiation, financial/budget analysis, bid defense, and stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end outsourcing activities including RFI/RFPs, vendor selection, bid defenses, contract negotiations, change orders, and contract closeout.
- Develop and execute clinical sourcing strategies that drive value, quality, and operational excellence.
- Manage CRO and vendor relationships, performance, and compliance.
- Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, and Finance teams.
- Negotiate complex clinical service agreements and manage vendor-related risks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA, JD, PMP, or CPSM preferred.
- Significant experience in clinical outsourcing, vendor management, strategic sourcing, or clinical operations within biotech, pharma, or CRO environments.
- Strong expertise in CRO management, contract negotiations, and clinical development.
- Experience supporting Phase 1–3 clinical trials; Cell Therapy experience is a plus.
Apply if you're passionate about building strategic partnerships and driving successful clinical development programs.
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