R&D Sourcing Manager

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. seeks an experienced R&D Sourcing Manager for a 12+ month contract located in Parsippany, NJ and Foster City, CA with hybrid work options. The role requires strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills in the biopharmaceutical space.

You will lead sourcing initiatives, manage the vendor lifecycle, and collaborate with Legal, Finance, and R&D stakeholders to negotiate favorable terms and ensure compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, vendor outsourcing, or contract management.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, CRO, or Life Sciences.
• Experience negotiating MSAs, CDAs/NDAs, and change orders.
• Experience supporting Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Data Management, Patient Safety, or related R&D.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting clinical trial vendors, CROs, and FSP providers.
• Knowledge of CLM systems and vendor governance.

Responsibilities

• Source and contract vendors supporting clinical development and R&D functions.
• Manage the full vendor lifecycle, including RFI/RFP development and execution.
• Vendor evaluation and selection; change order management; agreement closeout.
• Review, negotiate, and manage MSAs, CDAs/NDAs, contracts, amendments and change orders.
• Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to negotiate terms.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and contract database records.
• Support multiple sourcing initiatives while managing competing priorities.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Science, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Patient Safety, Quality, Finance, and Vendor Management teams.

Skills

Vendor management

Sourcing

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Clinical development support

Life sciences knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Immediate need for a talented R&D Sourcing Manager. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Parsippany, NJ / Foster City, CA(Hybrid).

Job ID:26-35105

Pay Range: $65 - $70/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and contract vendors supporting clinical development and R&D functions.
• Manage the full vendor lifecycle, including:
• RFI/RFP development and execution
• Vendor evaluation and selection
• Change order management
• Agreement closeout
• Review, negotiate, and manage:
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Work Orders
• Confidential Disclosure Agreements (CDAs/NDAs)
• Contract amendments and change orders
• Partner with Legal and business stakeholders to negotiate business and contractual terms.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and contract database records.
• Support multiple sourcing and contracting initiatives simultaneously while managing competing priorities.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Clinical Data Science, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Patient Safety, Quality, Finance, and Vendor Management teams.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, vendor outsourcing, or contract management.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience within Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, CRO, or Life Sciences organizations.
• Strong experience negotiating and managing:
• MSAs
• CDAs/NDAs
• Contract amendments and change orders
• Experience supporting Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Data Management, Patient Safety, or related R&D functions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting clinical trial vendors, CROs, and FSP providers.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
• Experience with vendor governance and supplier relationship management.
• Strong business partnering skills with Legal, Finance, Procurement, and R&D stakeholders.

Our client is a leading Biopharmaceuticals Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.