Senior Manager, R&D Outsourcing (1/3)

CSL Plasma; Wigan; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotherapeutics leader in Wigan seeks a Senior Manager for R&D Outsourcing to oversee the contracting lifecycle for outsourced services. The role demands collaboration across various departments, requiring at least 7 years of experience in contracting with R&D service providers and strong negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will manage vendor proposals, ensure compliance, and track budget performance. Competitive benefits and a commitment to innovation await the right applicant.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Well-being programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor identification and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with CSL policies.
• Track contractual obligations and monitor budgets.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Budget management

R&D service provider management

Clinical trial operations knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Contract lifecycle management software

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.

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 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.

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.
• Preferred: Familiarity with contract lifecycle management software or financial systems.
• Preferred: Understanding of basic financial principles (e.g., budget tracking, forecasting).

Qualifications and Education Required

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

Our Benefits

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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 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.

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