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Clinical Outsourcing Director

2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 March 31, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Outsourcing Director - 

Employer:
Planet Pharma Staffing Limited

Location:
Germany (DE) - Remote Based

Salary:
Competitive

Start Date:
28 Mar 2025

Closing Date:
27 Apr 2025


Clinical Outsourcing Director – Drug Development Programs

Planet Pharma is seeking a Clinical Outsourcing Director to join our fast-paced and mission-driven team. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee all sourcing activities across assigned drug development programs. You’ll be responsible for vendor strategy, selection, contracting, and performance oversight, ensuring that external partnerships support program objectives and align with quality, compliance, and cost standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program Leadership: Lead and manage sourcing team members supporting assigned development programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to contribute to program planning and budgeting, ensuring alignment of sourcing needs with overall program goals.

  • Vendor Strategy & Management: Align program-specific outsourcing needs with broader sourcing strategies and pre-qualified vendor networks. Serve as the escalation point for vendor-related matters in collaboration with Vendor Alliance Management.

  • Vendor Selection & Contracting: Drive end-to-end vendor selection processes, from RFP development to proposal review and decision-making. Lead contract negotiations in collaboration with legal and finance teams, ensuring full coverage of program needs and protection of company interests.

  • Change & Performance Management: Oversee change order processes and ensure timely implementation. Monitor contract performance and metrics, manage documentation, and ensure program needs are continuously met.

  • Process Optimization & Compliance: Lead improvements in outsourcing processes, tools, and templates. Ensure inspection-readiness and adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Market Insight & Innovation: Stay informed on outsourcing trends, vendor capabilities, and regulatory changes. Bring forward best practices and innovative approaches to outsourcing strategy.

About You:

You are a strategic and collaborative outsourcing leader with a deep understanding of clinical development. You thrive on building strong partnerships, navigating complex negotiations, and delivering operational excellence through smart sourcing solutions.

Your Profile:

  • Degree in a scientific, legal, or economic discipline (or equivalent experience)

  • Proven experience in a clinical outsourcing or procurement leadership role

  • Strong knowledge of vendor management, contract development, and clinical trial operations

  • Line management experience, including team development and performance planning

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong influencing and negotiation abilities

  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus


About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency providing global staffing services with headquarters in Chicago and a regional EMEA office in Central London. Operating in 30+ countries with a network of over 2,500 active contractors globally, we have a strong permanent/direct hire recruitment offering.

Recognized by Forbes as the 17th best professional staffing firm, we have won multiple awards for excellence and service delivery. Our expertise includes:

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • QA/QC

  • Clinical Development

  • Biostatistics

  • Medical Affairs/Writing

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Website: www.planet-pharma.com