Strategic Outsourcing Lead, Clinical Development (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote in the United States

Periodic travel for events

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an Associate Director, Development Outsourcing based in the United States. You will lead vendor sourcing, contracting, and governance to support clinical development programs from Phase I through Phase IV, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.

This fully remote role offers periodic travel for team and organizational events and requires the ability to manage multiple studies and vendors in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals/CROs or related research environments with strong Development Outsourcing experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading vendor sourcing initiatives, RFP processes, bid defenses, contract negotiations, and vendor oversight.
• Hands-on experience negotiating and managing Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders, and related contracts.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex outsourcing activities across multiple studies, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development Outsourcing for assigned studies and programs, partnering with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Manage RFIs/RFPs, proposals, bid defenses, and vendor recommendations.
• Negotiate and execute vendor contracts including MSAs, SOWs, COs, and rate cards.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and study teams to facilitate contract execution.
• Maintain vendor governance, track performance metrics, and address risks and issues.
• Escalate significant risks and performance concerns to leadership and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure outsourcing deliverables and decisions align with study objectives and timelines.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiations

RFP processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Job description

Jobgether is seeking an Associate Director, Development Outsourcing based in the United States. You will lead vendor sourcing, contracting, and governance to support clinical development programs from Phase I through Phase IV, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.

This fully remote role offers periodic travel for team and organizational events and requires the ability to manage multiple studies and vendors in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.