Manager, Development Business Operations/Outsourcing Clinical Contracts

Manager, Development Business Operations, Outsourcing Clinical Contracts is a great opportunity located in Foster City, CA working for Gilead Sciences. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to draft, negotiate and manage complex outsourcing contracts.

 This role can manage and complete complex to non-routine clinical contracts and finance processes.

 Manages an operational function including supervising other staff who contribute to either clinical finance or contract production.

 May focus on either contracts or finance or both areas of the department based on business need.

 Runs the day-to-day activities of multiple areas in moderately complex clinical contracts and finance.

 Participates in establishing departmental and cross-functional policies and procedures.

 Leads contract activities for multiple clinical development programs, ensuring there are adequate staff with the skills to complete site and CRO contracts accurately, consistently and in a timely manner.

 Assists other staff in resolving moderately complex issues relating to contract negotiation or management.

 Trains staff in contract budgeting, development, and administration.

 Develops spreadsheets and tracking tools.

 Manages vendor relationships in conjunction with the Clinical Operations, Bioanalytical Chemistry or Biometrics groups

 Works with internal customers in vendor bidding and proposal development (RFP creation and analysis)

 Assists with vendor presentation preparation and may lead Vendor bid defense meetings.

 With the support of internal customers and the Legal department, runs the contract negotiation process, especially in more complex, or high value contracts

 Leads contract life cycle management process. related to vendor, government, and collaborative agreements,

 Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

 This role demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of clinical research functions.

 Demonstrates strong understanding of regulatory and legal issues pertinent to clinical development. (Contracts)

 This role must be able to interact on high level teams, corporate finance and project management to provide oversight of clinical budgets.

 Demonstrates a basic understanding of the regulatory implications of contracts as related to clinical research. (Finance)

 Completes tasks and

projects under minimal to no supervision.

 Demonstrates the skills of a Senior Associate

 Travel may be required
Education & Experience:

8+ years of experience with a BA in a relevant discipline.

 4+ years of experience with a MS/MBA in a relevant discipline.

 Relevant experience typically includes contract negotiation and/or clinical finance

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