Sr. Clinical Outsourcing Contracts Manager

About the role

The Sr. Clinical Outsourcing and Contracting Manager is responsible for managing outsourcing and contracting activities in support of clinical research, with a primary focus on clinical trials. This role partners closely with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) and other vendors to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality execution of clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) processes across all phases of clinical trials and related services to optimize value and program success
• Partner with clinical study teams to support vendor selection, coordinate RFPs and bid defenses, and negotiate work orders and change orders
• Lead and support outsourcing strategies, including supplier selection and ongoing supplier management
• Negotiate, administer, and execute complex agreements with global service providers, vendors, research collaborators, and clinical trial sites
• Ensure all contracts comply with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and company procurement policies
• Manage the full contract lifecycle from request intake through execution, ensuring alignment with study timelines
• Review, draft, redline, and negotiate a variety of clinical agreements and templates provided by internal and external stakeholders
• Identify contractual risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and drive resolution to support timely execution
• Negotiate favorable terms and budgets, with a focus on cost control, risk mitigation, and prevention of scope creep
• Partner with Finance and Accounting to review and manage contract budgets and payment terms
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all contract documentation
• Monitor contract turnaround times and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of contracting, budgeting, and payment processes

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in business administration or health care/science related field AND 8+ years of experience in a CRO, Biotech or Pharmaceutical organization. Experience with contract management, negotiation, budgeting and administration including billing/invoicing, issue resolution, point of contact for CRO.
• OR Master's degree in business administration or health care/science related field AND 6+ years of similar experience noted above
• Anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvements
• Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise
• Applies in-depth expertise or unique knowledge
• Works as part of and leads multiple teams
• Good leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills
• Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company
• Able to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Expert at managing complexity and multiple work streams in changing circumstances
• Advanced knowledge of Clinical Trial process, regulations and guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to prepare/negotiate external provider master service agreements, work/change orders, etc. and track for clinical operations
• Advanced knowledge of clinical contract accounting and budgeting process
• Advanced understanding of drug development and clinical operations

Qualifications

• EEO/Disability/Vets employer
• Annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $148,500.00-$203,000.00
• Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills
• Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans