Sr. Clinical Outsourcing Contracts Manager

Neurocrine Biosciencesis 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 companys diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia chorea associated with Huntingtons disease classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome endometriosis* and uterine fibroids* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information visit and follow the company onLinkedInX Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)

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.

• 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

• 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

• Masters 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

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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 dont line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $148500.00-$203000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors such as primary work location complexity and responsibility of role job duties/requirements and relevant experience and 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.