Outsourcing Manager (Portfolio Sourcing & Relationship Management)

Req #: 1803924
Location:Marin, NeuchatelCH
Job Category:Clinical Development
Work Location: Champs Montants 14A MARIN 2074
Organization: Celgene R&D Sarl
Schedule:40
Shift:
Employee Status: Full time
Job Type: Fixed Term
Job Level:
Travel:
Other Locations:Switzerland- Marin

Description

Celgene is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health.  We value our passion for patients, ​quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries, and growing - we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the assessment, selection, negotiation, execution of contracts and relationship management of vendors providing externally contracted services managed by various Celgene departments.  Manage the entire Outsourcing process from Request for Proposal (RFP) to final contract.  Is experienced and comfortable leading/overseeing complex initiatives of high dollar value from inception through to implementation. Demonstrates ability to handle global projects through established interactions with all regions as required.  Oversees collaborations with all required departments to draft project and study-specific RFPs.   Shows confidence and competence at handling tenuous or challenging relations.


• Demonstrates knowledge of the industry, vendor base, and regulatory issues. Builds content of the contract; negotiates multi-layered terms.  Focuses at the service, study, and program level.  Works across all phases of clinical trials, across programs, and at the local and cross-regional level.  Provides critical evaluations and implications of decisions.  Understands vendor relationships and works closely with the Relationship Management Team.


• Acts as liaison within Finance, Legal and other internal Celgene functions and outside consultants to resolve issues and provide information, as required, facilitating contract negotiation and issue resolution ensuring that such contracts are consistent with Celgene quality, business, and corporate business objectives.


• Oversees the CRO outsourcing vendor selection process by managing the on-site operational assessment of vendors being considered.


• Prepare and maintain contract documentation files to ensure inspection readiness. Update database with all agreements/contracts/budget information.


• Identifies and recommends additional measurable cost-reduction programs for potential future development and implementation.


• Provides understanding of procurement principles, legal language and vendor selection criteria. Capitalizes on strengths of relationships/networks to effectively negotiate and influence


• Actively participates in cross functional teams/complex projects. Manages the development and implementation of new processes, procedures and/or systems to improve organizational efficiencies and cost controls.  Responsible for the management of other ad hoc special projects as they arise. Required to keep informed of industry trends and newsworthy happenings, company product pipeline progress, and overall financial position of the Company in order to provide meaningful support and input into the Outsourcing strategy and its implementation plan.


• Establish performance standards and operational guidelines; generate/improve/standardize contract and budget templates; and track change orders and budget modifications. Establish/monitor cost metrics; contract database and evaluation tools. Interface with study teams and therapeutic heads on project objectives and timelines. Negotiate vendor budgets and payment schedules and manage the process.  Participate in vendor site audits.


• Facilitate/improve CRO/provider management, contract negotiation and change order management to increase project efficiency, quality and the timely achievement of deliverables; monitor consistency across providers and programs and ensure cost-effective outsourcing. Establish quality metrics and vendor key performance indicators. Resolve issues related to vendor/sponsor conflict.


• Build relationships with external and internal participants in the outsourcing and contacting process. Act as primary liaison with clinical project teams for outsourced projects.


• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• Competent knowledge of drug development processes, FDA, ICH, GCP regulations and guidelines


• Competent with contract T&Cs, budgets, finance and financial negotiations.


• Competent in computer skills, oral and written communication and multi- tasking


• Competent with working in a team environment


• Experienced in RFI/RFP development and proposal evaluation


• Ability to establish and manage personal timelines for assigned work.


• Ability to establish and influence team timelines and expectations


• Ability to function in a matrixed organization