Senior Manager, R&D Outsourcing (13)

CSLs R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration were building a future-ready team that thrives in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that make a meaningful difference worldwide.

As the Senior Manager R&D Outsourcing is responsible for managing the full contracting lifecycle for strategic outsourced R&D services and projects across assigned therapeutic and functional areas. This includes drafting reviewing and negotiating scopes of work budgets and contracts with external service providers to support CSLs global clinical and portfolio development needs. This individual contributor role partners closely with Business Strategy Leads Project Owners Legal Finance and Procurement to ensure timely contract execution cost control and compliance with CSLs policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Outsourcing Execution
Manage vendor identification RFI/RFP processes proposal reviews and budget and contract negotiations for strategic outsourced R&D services (e.g. MSAs Work Orders Change Orders rate cards).
Draft review and finalize contracts to ensure timely execution and compliance with CSL policies.
Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to align contract deliverables with operational needs.
Contract Oversight and Compliance
Track contractual obligations and ensure vendors meet agreed terms budgets and timelines.
Support resolution of contract or performance issues in collaboration with Legal Finance and project stakeholders.
Maintain organized and up-to-date contract documentation in line with internal requirements and industry regulations.
Financial and Operational Support
Review vendor proposals and budgets for accuracy and alignment with scope.
Monitor ongoing vendor spending versus approved budgets; highlight variances as needed.
Support financial forecasting and reporting by providing timely contract and spend data.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Business Strategy Leads Project Owners Legal Finance and Procurement to ensure smooth contract operations.
Communicate contract requirements and processes clearly to internal stakeholders.
Serve as a resource for questions on contract terms templates and procedures.
Process Improvement and Reporting
Identify opportunities to improve contracting efficiency consistency and compliance.
Contribute to tracking and reporting of outsourcing metrics and performance indicators.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance vendor management practices.

Skills and Experience Required

Minimum 7 years of experience managing end-to-end contracting with R&D service providers (e.g. CROs).
Proven ability to draft review and negotiate budgets and contracts.
Working knowledge of clinical trial operations and vendor cost structures.
Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functional teams.
Preferred:
Experience supporting outsourcing in global or matrixed R&D organizations.
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management software or financial systems.
Understanding of basic financial principles (e.g. budget tracking forecasting).

Qualifications and Education Required
Bachelors degree in Business Finance Life Sciences or a related field.

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About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients needs by using the latest technologies we discover develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology hematology cardiovascular and metabolic respiratory and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation recombinant protein technology and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the worlds largest plasma collection networks CSL Plasma. Our parent company CSL headquartered in Melbourne Australia employs 32000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

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