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, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube. (*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.

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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 alignment with study timelines

• Review, draft, redline, and negotiate a variety of clinical agreements and templates provided by internal and external stakeholders

• Identify contractual risks, escalate issues as appropriate, and drive resolution to support timely execution

• Negotiate favorable terms and budgets, with a focus on cost control, risk mitigation, and prevention of scope creep

• Partner with Finance and Accounting to review and manage contract budgets and payment terms

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across all contract documentation

• Monitor contract turnaround times and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of contracting, budgeting, and payment processes

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in business administration or health care/science related field AND 8+ years of experience in a CRO, Biotech or Pharmaceutical organization. Experience with contract management, negotiation, budgeting and administration including billing/invoicing, issue resolution, point of contact for CRO. OR

• Master's degree in business administration or health care/science related field AND 6+ years of similar experience noted above

• Anticipates business and industry issues; recommends relevant process / technical / service improvements

• Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge

• Considered an expert within the company and may have external presence in area of expertise

• Applies in-depth expertise in discipline and broad knowledge of other closely related areas to improve efficiency of team

• Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams

• Good leadership, mentoring skills and abilities typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams

• Excellent computer skills

• Excellent communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

• Sees broader picture and longer-term impact on division/company

• Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

• Excellent project management, strong project leadership skills

• Expert at managing complexity and multiple work streams in changing circumstances

• Advanced knowledge of Clinical Trial process, regulations and guidelines

• Proven success working effectively across a matrix organization.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare/negotiate external provider master service agreements, work/change orders, etc. and track for clinical operations

• Ability to read and interpret highly complex, variety of clinical contracts, ensure contract language / terms meet company standards.

• Expert contract administration skills, including managing budgets, billing/invoicing process, issues through resolution, act as point of contact for CRO(s)

• Advanced knowledge of clinical contract accounting and budgeting process

• Advanced understanding of drug development and clinical operations

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $148,500.00-$203,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.