Strategic Outsourcing Leader, Nonclinical CROs

Genentech; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, seeks a Senior Strategic Outsourcing Manager to lead nonclinical outsourcing strategy for Translational Safety and tPKPD, interfacing with TS, CMT, Toxicology, Pharmacokinetics, Study Monitors, and Legal.

The role requires 12+ years in outsourcing/procurement within biopharma or CROs, with deep knowledge of drug development, regulatory requirements, and vendor management. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BA, BS, or MS in biological sciences or MBA with relevant work experience in the biopharmaceutical or CRO industry.
• Solid understanding of drug development, study design, data management systems, documentation practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Outsourcing & Portfolio Planning: Develop and execute outsourcing strategies and monitor portfolio needs.
• Vendor Identification, Evaluation & Selection: Research vendors, assess qualifications, manage RFIs/RFPs, and negotiate terms.
• CRO Relationship & Performance Management: Build CRO relationships, conduct business reviews, monitor SLAs, address issues.
• Financial & Operational Management: Provide metrics, manage POs, and forecast costs.
• Governance, Partnership & Leadership: Lead cross-functional groups and advise on policies and regulatory matters.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement of outsourcing processes and tools.

Skills

Outsourcing

Procurement

Business development

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BA/BS/MS in biological sciences or MBA

Tools

Data management systems

Vendor management tools

Job description

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, seeks a Senior Strategic Outsourcing Manager to lead nonclinical outsourcing strategy for Translational Safety and tPKPD, interfacing with TS, CMT, Toxicology, Pharmacokinetics, Study Monitors, and Legal.

The role requires 12+ years in outsourcing/procurement within biopharma or CROs, with deep knowledge of drug development, regulatory requirements, and vendor management. Travel may be required.