Director, Clinical Outsourcing & Vendor Strategy

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company is seeking a Clinical Outsourcing Manager to lead clinical trial outsourcing efforts across all study phases. The role involves vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and financial management processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of clinical outsourcing experience. The position is based in the United Kingdom and may require some travel. The company is dedicated to innovating life-changing medicines for serious diseases.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of clinical outsourcing experience managing CROs and other clinical vendors.
• Experience generating RFPs and study budget/contract templates.
• In-depth knowledge of compliance and legal issues related to clinical trials phases 1-3.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor evaluation and selection process.
• Generate RFI, RFP, and contract templates.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams for vendor management.

Skills

Vendor evaluation

Contract negotiation

Financial management

Understanding of compliance

Knowledge of clinical operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or business discipline

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

A global biopharma company is seeking a Clinical Outsourcing Manager to lead clinical trial outsourcing efforts across all study phases. The role involves vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and financial management processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of clinical outsourcing experience. The position is based in the United Kingdom and may require some travel. The company is dedicated to innovating life-changing medicines for serious diseases.