Outsourcing Manager

Job Description

Lead external service provider selection process (on a program or study-by-study basis) ensuring compliance with vendor due diligence processes

For both new work and amended scope, assist clinical teams with definition of work specifications and development of communication, performance and issue escalation plans

Maintain required information in established tracking systems and shared drives to ensure transparency of contract status and business continuity

Negotiate contract terms and conditions and budgets striving to ensure that pricing and resourcing are competitive (consistent with or better than industry standards)

Minimize regulatory, legal, and financial risks. Deliver quality contracts through close collaboration with partner functions such as Legal, Finance, and QA, ensuring all necessary company approvals are obtained, documented and archived

In collaboration with study teams, ensure vendors are delivering to contract milestones and quality standards

Assist study teams with issue resolution, escalating significant issues as per policy and issue escalation plans

Track and report all negotiated savings and cost avoidance per contract

Skills:

Contracts and Outsourcing experience in development arena

Qualifications

BA/BS or advanced degree 

Additional Information

For more information, Please contact

Akriti Gupta

(973) 967-3409

Morristown, NJ 07960