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Job description
Sr. Clinical Outsourcing And Contracting Manager
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders.
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.
As part of the Clinical Medical Contracting Center of Excellence, this position leads the negotiation and administration of a broad range of clinical research agreements. The Sr. Manager ensures all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures. Working cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance, and study teams, this role drives timely contract execution, effective vendor management, accurate budget oversight, and proactive risk mitigation to support clinical development objectives.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
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
Perform other duties as assigned
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
Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge
Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise
Applies in-depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of team
Ability to work as part of and lead 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
Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills
Expert at managing complexity and multiple work streams in changing circumstances
Advanced knowledge of Clinical Trial process, regulations and guidelines
Proven success working effectively across a matrix organization.
Demonstrated ability to prepare/negotiate external provider master service agreements, work/change orders, etc. and track for clinical operations
Ability to read and interpret highly complex, variety of clinical contracts, ensure contract language / terms meet company standards.
Expert contract administration skills, including managing budgets, billing/invoicing process, issues through resolution, act as point of contact for CRO(s)
Advanced knowledge of clinical contract accounting and budgeting process
Advanced understanding of drug development and clinical operations
Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer. We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
The 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. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. 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.
Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
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