Sr. Manager Clinical Outsourcing

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In 2015, we pioneered a “moneyball for biotech” approach, pooling projects and promising early-stage research from academia together under one financial umbrella to reduce risk and unleash innovation. This model allows science and small teams of experts to lead the way. We build bridges to groundbreaking advancements in rare disease, and develop life-changing medicines for patients with unmet needs as fast as humanly possible.

Together we define white space, push boundaries, and empower people to solve problems. If you're someone who defies convention, join us and work alongside some of the most respected minds in the industry. Together, we'll ask "why not?" and help reengineer the future of biopharma. At Bridge Bio, we value curiosity and experimentation—including the ethical & thoughtful use of AI to improve clarity, speed, and quality of work.

The Sr. Manager of Clinical Outsourcing leads vendor outsourcing, negotiation, contracting, and vendor relationship management for assigned vendor categories and functions across Bridge Bio affiliates within Bridge Bio’s clinical development portfolio. This position will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful, cost-effective, and timely alignment on decision-making, approvals, and execution of contracts across Bridge Bio programs and affiliates.

S/he will be responsible for leading the RFI/RFP processes and vendor selection for specific vendors and programs; analyzing bids, negotiating clinical development service provider contract terms, reviewing and negotiating change orders and budgets; managing financial and contract approvals while consistently fostering an environment of collaboration and transparency between internal stakeholders and external business partners. This role will be responsible for but is not limited to managing ancillary clinical vendors including labs, specialty vendors, IRT, clinical technologies, and other supporting clinical trial vendors and will work across multiple affiliates.

• Work closely across assigned Bridge Bio affiliates and functions to implement and manage identified vendor outsourcing strategies, and relationships including ancillary clinical providers such as laboratories, IRT, Imaging, eCOA, genetic testing, and other specialty vendors
• Manage the RFI and RFP/vendor selection process including preparing RFPs, reviewing proposal responses and conducting budget analysis and comparisons and negotiations
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and mitigate risk related to outsourced services across assigned programs and vendors
• Lead and manage contract and financial negotiations with external service providers (including detailed scopes of work, exhibits, payment terms, budgets, change orders) to ensure competitive market prices are obtained, savings objectives are met, and the best interests of Bridge Bio and its affiliates are safeguarded and programs are within budget
• Manage review and negotiation of contract business terms and MSAs and partner with internal stakeholders and Legal/Finance as needed to finalize terms and obtain approvals
• Prepare justification and lead financial approvals and signatures process for assigned vendors and programs
• Initiate and facilitate fit for purpose vendor governance and business review meetings
• Support Clinical Outsourcing function strategic initiatives and infrastructure including process optimization, tracking, reporting, and template and tool improvements

This a West Coast-based hybrid role that will require at minimum monthly or more frequent visits as needed to our San Francisco Office.

• BS or BA or equivalent degree
• At least 5 years in biotech/pharma/clinical research industry with 3-5 years of clinical operations or outsourcing experience managing vendor contracts, vendor budget negotiations, financial approvals, and vendor selection
• Solid understanding of outsourcing and contracting best practices…