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Mgr, Clinical Contracts & Finance - III*
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Foster City, CA
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Innova Solutions is immediately hiring Manager, Clinical Contracts & Finance - III.Position type: Fulltime - Contract Duration: 12 MonthsLocation: Foster City, CA, or New JerseyAs Manager, Clinical Contracts & Finance - III, you will:Job Description:This is an onsite position 5 days a week.Candidate can be based in either FC or NJ locations.Client is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. As part of our rapidly growing science-driven organization, colleagues at Client are revolutionizing healthcare by bringing urgently needed medicines to patients in the areas of Virology, Inflammation and Oncology conditions. We are proud to have some of the most talented colleagues from across the research, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology & business sectors, working together and supporting each other to help make a real difference to the lives of patients.Client is currently seeking an industry leader for Sr. Manager, R&D Outsourcing within our Development Business Operations department. The Sr. Manager will have the opportunity to provide category management, sourcing and contracting expertise in clinical outsourcing of global Phase 1b-Phase 3 clinical trials. The Sr. Manager will lead the entire life cycle including vendor selection, RFI, RFP, vendor selection decision, contracting, monitoring performance, change orders and ensuring proper closeout of clinical agreements, with a focus on Clinical Research Organizations (CRO). The position will have the opportunity to work in a matrix environment and regularly collaborate with Senior Management and cross functional teams.The core responsibilities and skills required for this position include but is not limited to:Delivery Excellence Develops global clinical development vendor strategy for a program or therapeutic area with a focus on Cell Therapy Manages contract and sourcing activities for Phase 1b-3 clinical development programs providing consistent customer service and delivering quantitative value through cost savings and transformation/innovation Develops and implements sourcing strategies to support given scope Manages the contract negotiation process across the entire life cycle including RFI, vendor identification, RFP, vendor selection decision, contracting negotiation, performance monitoring, change orders, and ensures proper closeout of agreements to maximize contract value and achieve target savings Ensure the vendor selection process is compliant by managing risks through benchmarking, rate negotiations, implementing the sourcing strategy, collaborating with cross functional teams such as Compliance, Legal and Regulatory Collaborates with internal customers in vendor bidding and proposal development (RFP creation and analysis) Partners with internal customers to develop study specifications and leverages benchmarking tools as appropriate Translates business requirements into vendor capabilities and develops recommendations for vendor selection for a program or therapeutic area Is an SME in resolving complex issues relating to contract negotiation and management Oversees the identification, selection and management of global external service providers Leads Vendor bid defense meetings Manages the contract negotiation process for complex or high value contracts Demonstrates strong understanding of regulatory and legal issues pertinent to clinical developmentStrategic Thinking Ability to understand, analyze and develop recommendations from multiple complex sources such as financial and operational perspectives Influence vendor selection with stakeholders at the project team levelInnovation Identifies, develops, and deploys best practices in vendor selection, cost containment, and category management practices Leverages prior experience with external benchmarking, industry best practices, and technology for continuous improvementProblem Solving Takes ownership of issues from problem identification to successful resolution, testing recommendations for reasonableness Triages study-level vendor management issues; escalates high-risk issues to appropriate stakeholders Translates trends in operational and systematic issues and develops solutions with sustainability in mind to ensure roadblocks are removed during study start-upInfluence and Partnership Engage with clinical operations leadership to drive sourcing strategy, compliance, and continued partnership Exhibits competency in regularly establishing relationships with internal and external cross functional teams, such as clinical operations, legal, finance, compliance Partners with internal stakeholders working on contracts in resolving complex issues relating to contract negotiation or management Manages study level vendor relationships in conjunction with Clinical OperationsDecision Making Delivers value by developing business solutions by translating requirements into effective sourcing solutions, contractual terms and process improvements Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions related to clinical vendor agreement negotiations and escalations Pulls data across functions according to business requirements and recommends global development vendors to senior leadership for endorsement for a project Asks probing questions to uncover business needs and recommends solutions (e.g., negotiating timelines while maintaining standards) Resolves vendor project management issues (e.g., operational challenges including scoping issues) by identifying and addressing deviations from established protocols Identifies operational and systematic issues, including frequency and escalates to the appropriate levelCommunication Excellent communication skills and comfort level interacting with internal and external teams across all levels, including regular interface with stakeholders and leadership team members As necessary, trains internal stakeholders in contract budgeting, development, and administrationCapabilities and Requirements Experience in providing thought leadership and consistent customer service Expertise in the end-to-end sourcing and contracting process, including RFx, contract negotiation and management Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of the clinical research process and the regulatory environment across functions Demonstrated leadership skills while working in fast paced and changing environment Financial acumen to review, analyze and understand cost drivers of complex budgets Legal, clinical operations and regulatory acumen Travel may be requiredKnowledge, Experience and Skills: Relevant experience with a BA or MS in a relevant discipline MBA or JD preferred PMP/CPSM certification or equivalent a plus Thank you!Pradip JoshiSenior Associate, Recruitment Phone: 213-401-XXXX PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:Pay Range*: $75-$80/Hour.*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields. Recent Recognitions: One of Largest IT Consulting Staffing firms in the USA - Recognized as #4 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA 2022) ClearlyRated - Client Diamond Award Winner (2020) One of the Largest Certified MBE Companies in the NMSDC Network (2022) Advanced Tier Services partner with AWS and Gold with MSWebsite: Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at or (770) 493-XXXX. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b.The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.American Cybersystems, Inc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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