Manager, Development Outsourcing (temporary)

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes infectious disease programs for chronic hepatitis delta and chronic hepatitis B infections and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.. 

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company passionate about equality, inclusion, and respect. When everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best, we will collectively deliver outstanding results.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Biotechnology is seeking an experienced Manager in Development Outsourcing (Temporary) with the ability to work collaboratively within a matrix environment to support vendor outsourcing activities for Translational and Clinical Development (TCD). You will report to the Director, Business Operations and partner with Vendors and internal partners to enable outsourcing of services and governance with vendor partners.

This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 4 days per week in office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• You will lead the vendor selection lifecycle including the management of Request-for-Information (RFI) and Request-for-Proposal (RFP) activities for clinical services with a focus on CRO study management, central laboratory, interactive response technology (IRT), clinical/ancillary supply, and various ancillary vendors, etc.
• Support the review and execution of consulting and sponsorship agreements.
• You will manage the relationships with important vendor partners to enable collaboration and resolution of challenges.
• Draft, implement, track and archive CDAs, MSAs, and other multiple vendor contract agreements following Vir's standards and processes.
• You will negotiate and manage budgets, financial terms, refine scope and conduct analysis effectively engaging and partnering with relevant internal and external stakeholders such as Clinical Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Finance and/or vendors, as applicable, to enable informed, risk-considered decisions.
• You will review invoices against contractual terms to ensure compliance and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution with contract revisions.
• You will identify and help implement new or improved departmental processes or standards.
• Organize and lead meetings with internal staff, vendors and other third parties

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

• You have B.A./B.S. degree and 6-8 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• You can define and advocate new ideas and solutions to increase the efficiency of the department.
• Negotiation and persuasion skills, both in one-on-one and group settings.
• Collaborate with team members to foster successful working relationships both internally and externally.
• Project management skills and ability to own initiatives from start to finish
• Experience in budget analysis and presenting summary to senior leadership
• MS Office skills, specifically advanced Excel