Medical Sciences Director

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

Position Summary

The Manager, Clinical Outsourcing will lead the clinical trial outsourcing efforts for Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ clinical development programs across all study phases, both pre‑ and post‑authorization. The role reports to the Associate Director, Clinical Outsourcing and is responsible for vendor evaluation, contract negotiation and maintenance, as well as financial management processes that support Jazz’s clinical studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vendor evaluation and selection process, including data collection and assessment of potential clinical development partners.
• Generate Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and contract templates.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams such as Legal, Procurement, Compliance, and Clinical Operations to select and manage vendors and study sites.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools (spreadsheets, databases, etc.) to monitor vendor performance, contract compliance, and financial metrics.
• Assist in monthly accrual processes and financial reporting for clinical outsourcing projects.
• Represent Clinical Outsourcing in cross‑functional clinical trial working group meetings.
• Train individual‑contributor professionals on outsourcing processes and best practices, as needed.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of changing healthcare regulations affecting clinical trial payments and vendor compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific or business discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical outsourcing experience, including managing CROs, central laboratories, and other clinical study vendors (trial sites considered a plus).
• Experience generating RFPs, RFIs, and study budget/contract templates.
• In‑depth knowledge of compliance and legal issues related to clinical trials phases 1‑3.
• Understanding of international clinical pharmaceutical standards, ICH/GCP guidelines, and regulatory compliance issues.
• Working knowledge of clinical trial functions including clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, regulatory, and drug safety.
• Some limited travel may be required.

About Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company dedicated to innovating life‑changing medicines for patients with serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. Our portfolio includes leading treatments for sleep disorders, epilepsy, and emerging oncology and neuroscience therapies.

EEO Statement

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal–opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.