Manager, Outsourcing And Vendor Governance (3 Month Contractor) (Office OR Remote)

As a Manager, Outsourcing and Vendor Governance team member, you will be responsible for supporting the Outsourcing and Vendor Governance team while managing outsourcing needs for current and future clinical trials. You will work closely with the Clinical Operations study team, Legal, Finance, and other key internal stakeholders to support study-related vendor selection activities and manage vendor contract review and negotiations. This role is currently reporting to the Sr. Manager, Outsourcing and Vendor Governance.

This is a 3 month contract, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Manages the clinical outsourcing activities (CROs and other key clinical service providers)

• Responsible for management of all global clinical development agreements (work orders, amendments, CDAs/NDAs, ancillary, single-service, HCP agreements, and subcontractor agreements)

• Negotiate new and amended work specifications, budgets, payment schedules, payment terms, ensure service providers adhere to contract terms and conditions

• Leads contract related communication with suppliers. Respond to questions from internal staff regarding status of contracts. Interacts with suppliers on standard contract terms. Appropriately escalates issues and conflicts.

• Manage PO appoval process and contract routing.

• Demonstrates expanded understanding of legal language to lead contract review and negotiation.

• Identifies and manages contract risks. Ensures appropriate mitigation plans are in place and in use and risks are communicated appropriately to stakeholders

• Provides information to stakeholders and management on contract statuses and contract/finance issues

• Responds and resolves complex issues associated with contracts with support from the appropriate department(s).

• Supports and manages general and ad-hoc projects as required.

• May be responsible for administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelors, and/ or combination of at least 5+ years equivalent related business/ industry experience

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, academia, CROs (Clinical Research Organizations)

• Experience in Life Science, Finance, Strategic Sourcing, and/or Business Strategy

• Solid understanding of drug development process including clinical trials in Phase 1 through 4 in global setting

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be a self-starter with minimal supervision

• Ability to work with cross functional team and facilitate communication with internal/external stakeholders.

• Ability to work with people across varying levels of responsibility within the company and with service providers

• Excellent organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively

• Proven ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, and identify options

• Excellent computer skills including advance knowledge in use of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Arcus Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arcus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets

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