Sr. Manager, Development Outsourcing

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is an immunology company focused on combining cutting-edge technologies to treat and prevent infectious diseases and other serious conditions. Vir has assembled two technology platforms that are designed to stimulate and enhance the immune system by exploiting critical observations of natural immune processes. Its current clinical development pipeline consists of product candidates targeting hepatitis B and hepatitis delta viruses and human immunodeficiency virus. Vir has several preclinical candidates in its pipeline, including those targeting influenza A and B, COVID-19, RSV/MPV and HPV.

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. We are proud to be the first company to be ranked at the top of the Deloitte Fast 500 list two years in a row (2023 & 2022)!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Biotechnology is seeking an experienced Sr Manager in Development Outsourcing 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 Associate Director, Development Outsourcing & Contracts and partner with Vendors and internal partners to enable outsourcing of services and governance with vendor partners.  

Preference given to candidates willing to work onsite in our San Francisco, CA office. We will consider remote employees. Vir only supports employees within the United States and reserves the right to approve work locations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

•  Under minimal guidance, 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, eCOA/ePRO, FSP partnerships and central laboratory. Other services may include biostats/programming, and multiple ancillary vendors.
• You will manage the relationships with important vendor partners to enable collaboration and resolution of challenges.
• Independently lead strategic initiatives such as category refreshes and preferred partnerships to lead overall vendor strategy.
• 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.
• Engage and partner with Clinical Operations, Legal, Regulatory, Finance and vendors, 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 8-10 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.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:

The expected salary range for this position is $147,000.00 to $216,000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Vir's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with your experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes: compensation, bonus and equity and many other Vir benefits and perks such as: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, child care reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch for all onsite employees!