Manager, R&D Procurement

Manager, R&D Procurement (Level II / Level III)

Location: Basking Ridge, NJ | Hybrid, averaging 2 days onsite per week

Compensation: $45–$61/hour W-2, based on experience

No sponsorship or C2C (must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident)

Schedule: Hybrid preferred; remote candidates may be considered if exceptionally qualified

We are seeking a Manager, R&D Procurement to support clinical development teams by sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor contracts for Phase I–IV clinical trials.

This role is ideal for a procurement or clinical outsourcing professional with pharmaceutical or biotechnology experience who can manage complex vendor agreements, negotiate budgets and business terms, and partner cross-functionally to deliver cost-effective, high-quality clinical trial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end clinical trial outsourcing, including vendor assessment, RFPs, vendor selection, budget development, scope negotiation, and contract execution.
• Negotiate CRO, laboratory, biomarker, bioanalytical, and other clinical vendor agreements.
• Review and negotiate vendor budgets, rates, payment schedules, contract terms, and change orders.
• Conduct financial reconciliation and support contract closeout at study termination.
• Develop bid analyses and assess vendor proposals for cost, quality, scope, and timelines.
• Monitor contract status, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate tracking of contract requests.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, R&D, Legal, Quality, Finance, and external vendors.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve sourcing processes and organizational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in clinical trial outsourcing, clinical vendor contracting, health sciences, or a related clinical research field.
• Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience supporting outsourced clinical trials.
• Experience with Phase I–IV clinical trial vendor contracts.
• Demonstrated experience with vendor negotiations, budgets, contract terms, and contract execution.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills, including contract formatting, formulas, and data analysis.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain contract trackers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience negotiating CRO contracts.
• Experience with laboratory service agreements, including bioanalytical, central laboratory, or biomarker services.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Sciences.
• Ability to collaborate across global teams and functions.

Interview Process: Two rounds of Microsoft Teams interviews: a 30-minute hiring manager screen, followed by a 45-minute panel interview.

Interested candidates should apply with an updated resume highlighting clinical trial outsourcing, vendor contract negotiation, and pharmaceutical or biotech experience.