Remote Associate Director, Clinical Outsourcing & Vendors

Jade Biosciences; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jade Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on autoimmune diseases, operating in a fully remote capacity with periodic travel for team events. The role leads external vendor management for development programs, including sourcing, RFPs, and contract negotiations, with emphasis on performance monitoring and continuous improvement.

Salary is competitive for senior outsourcing leadership in biotech.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of biotechnology/pharma/CRO or contract research experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical development and outsourced service delivery models.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Development Outsourcing lead for assigned studies and programs.
• Lead vendor sourcing, RFP processes, bid defenses, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor vendor performance and drive issue resolution and continuous improvement.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Outsourced service delivery

Clinical development

Job description

Jade Biosciences is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on autoimmune diseases, operating in a fully remote capacity with periodic travel for team events. The role leads external vendor management for development programs, including sourcing, RFPs, and contract negotiations, with emphasis on performance monitoring and continuous improvement.

Salary is competitive for senior outsourcing leadership in biotech.