R&D Sourcing Lead — Clinical Trials & Vendor Contracts

The Planet Group; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking an R&D Sourcing Manager to support global Phase I–IV clinical trials. The role focuses on clinical ancillary services and systems used across development, requiring experience in contract review, negotiation, and vendor management.

You will interact with Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, and Vendor Management teams. Ideal candidates will manage multiple negotiations simultaneously, work independently, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure terms

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing contracts and negotiating business terms.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple negotiations across systems.
• Familiarity with contracting frameworks and legal terms.
• Organizational skills to catalog terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Source and contract development organizations for Phase I–IV trials.
• Support RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluation and selection.
• Negotiate contract terms and manage change orders.
• Close out agreements with internal stakeholders and Legal.
• Assist Vendor Outsourcing staff with moderately complex issues.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Contract review

Project management

Vendor management

Independent work

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking an R&D Sourcing Manager to support global Phase I–IV clinical trials. The role focuses on clinical ancillary services and systems used across development, requiring experience in contract review, negotiation, and vendor management.

You will interact with Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, and Vendor Management teams. Ideal candidates will manage multiple negotiations simultaneously, work independently, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure terms