Senior Manager, R&D Outsourcing

CSL (EMEA); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotherapeutics leader in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager, R&D Outsourcing to oversee the full contracting lifecycle for strategic outsourced R&D services. The role requires collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance and timely execution of contracts. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in a related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Financial protection resources

Mental health resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing end-to-end contracting with R&D service providers.
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate budgets and contracts.
• Working knowledge of clinical trial operations and vendor cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor identification and RFI/RFP processes for R&D services.
• Track contractual obligations and ensure vendors meet terms and budgets.
• Identify opportunities for contracting efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Contract lifecycle management software

Financial systems

Job description

CSL's R&D organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration, we’re 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.

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 CSL’s 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 CSL’s policies and standards.

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.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 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).

Our Benefits

CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life. Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency backup care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL has many benefits to help achieve your goals.

— Please take the time to review our benefits site to see what’s available to you as a CSL employee.

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 world’s largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.

We want CSL to reflect the world around us

At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. Learn more Inclusion and Belonging | CSL.

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