Manager, Clinical Contracts & Finance - I

Job Title: Manager, Clinical Contracts & Finance - I*

Location: Local to Parsippany, NJ, and Foster City, CA ((Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ Months Job Description:The Manager Clinical Contracts & Finance I will be responsible for supporting various activities and projects within the Vendor Outsourcing organization.

ResponsibilitiesManages contract and sourcing activities for Early Phase clinical development programs providing consistent customer service and delivering quantitative value through cost savings and transformation/innovation.Ensure the vendor selection process is compliant by managing risks through benchmarking, rate negotiations, implementing the sourcing strategy, collaborating with cross functional teams such as Compliance, Legal and Regulatory.Collaborates with internal customers in vendor bidding and proposal development (RFP creation and analysis).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.Manages the contract negotiation process as described above for complex and/or high value contracts.Serves as 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 defence meetings.

Education/

Experience

RequirementsBachelor’s degree or higherRelevant

experience with a BA or MS in a relevant discipline.Relevant

experience typically includes contract negotiation, category management and/or clinical outsourcing or procurement.Minimum 3 years Industry

experience in vendor outsourcing preferred.