Manager, Vendor Outsourcing

Job Description

Job Description

Our Client is currently seeking an industry leader for Manager, Vendor Outsourcing within our Development Business Operations department. The Manager will have the opportunity to lead sourcing and contracting for full service CRO contracts within Oncology. This position will be responsible to develop and maintain sourcing plans, as well as sourcing events and contracting in a clinical research environment. This role will be responsible for the sourcing, contracting, including, facilitating vendor selection, RFI, RFP, contracting, and qualification with a focus on CRO services outsourced in support of company clinical trials.

The core responsibilities and skills required for this position include but is not limited to:

Delivery Excellence

• Is an expert in contract management and had a history of implementing and executing category roadmaps and sourcing plans

• Develops global clinical development vendor strategy for a program or therapeutic areas

• Manages contract and sourcing activities for clinical development programs providing consistent customer service and delivering quantitative value through cost savings and transformation/innovation

• Manages the contract negotiation process across the entire life cycle including RFI, vendor identification, RFP, vendor selection decision, contracting negotiation, performance monitoring, change orders, and ensures proper closeout of agreements to maximize contract value and achieve target savings

• Ensure the vendor selection process is compliant by managing risks

• Partners with other functions such as Compliance, Legal and Regulatory as necessary

• Collaborates with internal customers in vendor bidding and proposal development (RFP creation and analysis)

• Partners with internal customers to develop study specifications and leverages benchmarking tools as appropriate

• Translates business requirements into vendor capabilities and develops recommendations for vendor selection for a program or therapeutic area

• Is an SME in resolving complex issues relating to contract negotiation and management?

• Oversees the identification, selection and management of global external service providers

• Leads Vendor bid defense meetings

• Manages the contract negotiation process for complex or high value contracts

• Demonstrates strong understanding of regulatory and legal issues pertinent to clinical development

• Is project focused and works with a sense of urgency

Influence and Partnership

• Engage with study team leadership to drive sourcing strategy, compliance, and continued partnership

• Exhibits competency in regularly establishing relationships with internal and external cross functional teams, such as clinical operations, legal, finance, compliance

• Partners with internal stakeholders working on contracts in resolving complex issues relating to contract negotiation or management

• Manages study level vendor relationships in conjunction with Clinical Operations

Decision Making

• Delivers value by developing business solutions by translating requirements into effective sourcing solutions, contractual terms and process improvements

• Asks probing questions to uncover business needs and recommends solutions (e.g., negotiating timelines while maintaining standards)

• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions related to clinical vendor agreement negotiations and escalations

• Consolidates data across functions according to business requirements and recommends vendors to senior leadership for endorsement

• Resolves vendor project management issues (e.g., operational challenges including scoping issues) by identifying and addressing deviations from established protocols

• Identifies operational and systematic issues, including frequency and escalates to the appropriate level

Communication

• Excellent communication skills and comfort level interacting with internal and external teams across all levels, including regular interface with stakeholders and leadership team members

• As necessary, trains internal stakeholders in contract budgeting, development, and administration

Hourly Rate Range: $54.00 - $64.00

Benefits

Full-time employees (working an average of 30 hours or more) are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match (available after 1 year of employment), commuter benefits, employee discount and referral programs, and life and supplemental income insurance. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Compensation

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience, as well as the benefits package you select.

Work Authorization

ATR International, Inc. cannot sponsor work visas (H-1B, F-1 STEM OPT with I-983, or similar). Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization.

ATR International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.