Senior Outsourcing Manager

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The Senior Outsourcing Manager I is responsible for overseeing the company’s outsourcing relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of services. This role will manage vendor partnerships, track performance metrics, and work closely with internal teams to ensure outsourcing efforts align with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day outsourcing operations and vendor relationships.

• Collaborate with internal teams to define outsourcing requirements and expectations.

• Monitor outsourcing performance against established SLAs and KPIs.

• Ensure effective communication between outsourced partners and internal stakeholders.

• Support the development and implementation of outsourcing strategies.

• Identify areas for process improvement and cost optimization within outsourced services.

• Drive contract negotiations and renewals, ensuring favorable terms for the company.

• Provide regular reports to senior management on outsourcing performance and risks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a BA or BS Degree in Legal, Life science, Business Administration or equivalent. Advanced degree a plus.

• Clinical development experience of 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience (pharma, biotech, CRO) required Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience engaging with a wide range of suppliers (e.g., Contract Research Organizations, Cooperative groups, Clinical laboratories, Core laboratories including ECG and Imaging service providers): initiating, negotiating and executing legal and/or financial agreements in the clinical trials environment- biotech or pharmaceutical industry

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

Madison - Giralda - NJ - US: $126,090 - $152,790 Princeton - NJ - US: $126,090 - $152,790

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibil