Senior Manager, Clinical Outsourcing

Kymera Therapeutics; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering biotechnology company dedicated to improving patients' lives through innovative therapies. As a Senior Manager in Clinical Outsourcing, you will play a vital role in negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. If you have a strong background in clinical outsourcing and are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in clinical outsourcing or related field.
• Strong understanding of clinical trials and outsourcing processes.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage clinical contracts and vendor agreements.
• Conduct budget analysis and track project expenses.
• Collaborate with finance and legal for effective project management.

Skills

Clinical Outsourcing

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Financial Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Who we are:

Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients' lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston's top workplaces for the past several years. For more information about our science, pipeline and people, please visit www.kymeratx.com or follow us on X (formerly Twitter) or LinkedIn.

How we work:

• PIONEER: We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients' lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.
• COLLABORATE: We value trust + transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.
• BELONG: We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.

How you'll contribute:

Kymera Therapeutics is seeking an experienced and versatile Senior Manager, Clinical Outsourcing to join our team. The ideal candidate will have several years of prior experience in clinical outsourcing, particularly at the manager or senior manager level. This role requires a strong background in and understanding of clinical trials. Contract negotiation and pricing with prior experience negotiating unit pricing within a preferred provider model. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and have the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the organization, including finance and legal teams.

Vendor Negotiations and Contract Management

• Negotiate and manage contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Change Orders.
• Oversee the Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, ensuring thorough evaluation and selection of vendors.
• Manage all aspects of clinical contracts and change orders throughout the clinical study lifecycle.
• Lead negotiations with vendors to secure beneficial contract terms and cost efficiency for Kymera while ensuring project requirements and timelines are met.
• Develop and review SOWs in collaboration with legal and finance stakeholders.

Budget and Financial Oversight

• Conduct comparative analysis on vendor budgets to conduct analysis of bids and identify negotiation opportunities.
• Negotiate beneficial payment schedules/terms.
• Track study and project budgets, including monitoring actuals and identifying variances.
• Collaborate closely with finance for budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure financial accountability by managing budgets, tracking expenses, and providing regular financial reports.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Attend study team meetings and interact with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure appropriate specifications and scope are included in agreements.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization, including finance and legal, to ensure smooth communication and effective project management.

Other

• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactively anticipate outsourcing challenges and recommend solutions.
• Review and streamline current clinical outsourcing processes.
• Foster long-term working relationships with Kymera vendors.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.
• Understand and manage the complexities of clinical trials, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and financial tracking.
• Lead and manage special initiatives in support of the clinical outsourcing function to support continuous improvement.

Skills and experience you'll bring:

• 5-7 years' experience within clinical outsourcing or a closely related clinical operations role.
• Demonstrated track record of effective pricing and contract negotiations.
• Strong ability to work with stakeholders across the organization, including finance and legal teams.
• Excellent project management skills, with a history of on-time project delivery.
• Solid understanding of clinical trials and the processes involved in clinical outsourcing.
• Proven experience in negotiating and managing contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, and Change Orders.
• Experience in managing RFP processes and leading special initiatives.
• Strong financial management skills, with the ability to manage budgets and track expenses effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.