ATR International is hiring a Manager, Vendor Outsourcing for a major client!
The Manager will have the opportunity to lead sourcing and contracting for full service CRO contracts. 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 Client's clinical trials.
Responsibilities and skills required for this position include but is not limited to:
- 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
Capabilities and Requirements
- Experience in providing thought leadership and consistent customer service
- Expertise in the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process, including RFx, contract negotiation and change order management
- Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the clinical research process and the regulatory environment across functions
- Demonstrated leadership skills while working in fast paced and changing environment
- Financial acumen to review, analyze and understand cost drivers of complex budgets
- Legal, clinical operations and regulatory acumen
- Relevant experience with a BA or MS in a relevant discipline
- PMP/CPSM certification or equivalent a plus
Location: Parsippany, NJ
Duration: Contract, 12+ months
Hourly Rate Range: $54.75 - $64.75
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.
