Sr. Clinical Outsourcing Contracts Manager

## Who We Are: Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis\* and uterine fibroids\*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit [neurocrine.com](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4450443-1&h=3502828688&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4252873-1%26h%3D4039787179%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.neurocrine.com%252F%26a%3Dneurocrine.com&a=neurocrine.com), and follow the company on [LinkedIn](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4450443-1&h=884458364&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4252873-1%26h%3D928986078%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.linkedin.com%252Fcompany%252Fneurocrine-biosciences%26a%3DLinkedIn&a=LinkedIn), [X](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4450443-1&h=1730331693&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4252873-1%26h%3D3255611529%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftwitter.com%252Fneurocrine%26a%3DX%2B%28formerly%2BTwitter%29&a=X), [Facebook](https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4450443-1&h=3526407131&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4252873-1%26h%3D1536396415%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252FNeurocrine%26a%3DFacebook&a=Facebook) and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@NeurocrineBiosciencesInc). (*\*in collaboration with AbbVie*) ## About the Role: The Sr. Clinical Outsourcing and Contracting Manager is responsible for managing outsourcing and contracting activities in support of clinical research, with a primary focus on clinical trials. This role partners closely with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) and other vendors to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality execution of clinical programs. As part of the Clinical Medical Contracting Center of Excellence, this position leads the negotiation and administration of a broad range of clinical research agreements. The Sr. Manager ensures all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures. Working cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Legal, Finance, and study teams, this role drives timely contract execution, effective vendor management, accurate budget oversight, and proactive risk mitigation to support clinical development objectives. \_ ## Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to): - Lead and manage Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) processes across all phases of clinical trials and related services to optimize value and program success - Partner with clinical study teams to support vendor selection, coordinate RFPs and bid defenses, and negotiate work orders and change orders - Lead and support outsourcing strategies, including supplier selection and ongoing supplier management - Negotiate, administer, and execute complex agreements with global service providers, vendors, research collaborators, and clinical trial sites - Ensure all contracts comply with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and company procurement policies - Manage the full contract lifecycle from request intake through execution, ensuring alignme…