Outsourcing Lead

Integrated Resources Inc.; La Jolla Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in strategic workforce solutions is looking for a Clinical Outsourcing Specialist to oversee contract negotiations and outsourcing processes. The successful candidate will assess innovative solutions, manage risks, and ensure compliance with clinical regulations while contributing to the company's ongoing growth and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience in clinical trials and CRO operations is essential.
• Strong business negotiation and communication skills are critical.

Responsibilities

• Lead outsourcing consultation and contract negotiations with vendors.
• Manage project planning and cost estimation processes effectively.
• Communicate with stakeholders on contracting processes and solutions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project planning

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Influencing skills

Education

BA or BS degree

MBA or JD preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IRI believes in commitment, integrity, and strategic workforce solutions.

Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with decades of industry experience. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help manage talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since 1996, IRI has attracted and retained experts in our fields, expanding into new sectors and growing steadily.

We focus on finding qualified professionals in our specialty areas. Our partners trust us to match the right candidates with their needs. By exceeding expectations, we build successful, ongoing partnerships rooted in performance and integrity.

Our team delivers tailored approaches for each client, aligning skills and cultures. At IRI, our success depends on our clients' success.

Job Description

• Ensure the protection of clinical outsourcing business interests.

• Minimize business risk and maximize research dollars per contract.

• Provide expert guidance on contracts and outsourcing to stakeholders.

• Act as a central contact for business issues and facilitate conflict resolution.

• Lead cost estimate processes for scenario planning.

• Lead outsourcing cost analysis efforts at study, program, and asset levels.

• Offer outsourcing consultation and guidance.

• Negotiate business terms, fees, and scope of services with partners and service providers.

• Provide leadership within outsourcing areas such as PSC Development and FCPA processes.

• Drive the current outsourcing model forward with partners and providers.

Responsibilities

• Meet client needs by assessing and applying innovative outsourcing solutions aligned with Pfizer’s partner model.

• Use project planning and costing tools to evaluate options, negotiate costs, and recommend solutions.

• Communicate with stakeholders to set realistic expectations regarding contracting processes.

• Identify and evaluate outsourcing options to support decision-making at various levels.

• Manage outsourcing processes by understanding study requirements, requesting proposals, analyzing and negotiating proposals, and selecting vendors.

• Prepare and negotiate contracts, including Work Orders, Vendor Agreements, and other legal documents.

• Negotiate contract language and manage significant changes within legal and budget frameworks.

• Design payment schedules to ensure vendor performance and compliance with regulations.

• Oversee cost estimation and execution of study agreements.

• Communicate contractual impacts and budgets to relevant stakeholders.

• Analyze service provider budgets to ensure cost appropriateness.

• Provide expertise in outsourcing and participate in strategic projects.

• Identify process gaps and work on improving contracting tools and procedures.

• Obtain external market knowledge and participate in global initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree or equivalent work experience.

• Advanced degree (MBA, JD, etc.) and management experience preferred for senior roles.

• Experience in clinical trials, CRO operations, or related negotiations.

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with MS Office; experience with industry tools preferred.

• Experience in finance and clinical budgeting.

• Understanding of activity-based costs and strategic cost relationships.

• Knowledge of clinical outsourcing and contracting strategies.

• Strong influencing and expectation management skills.