JOB TITLE:  Associate Director of Clinical & CMC Procurement and Business Operations

LOCATION: South San Francisco or Remote

DEPARTMENT: Accounting and Procurement

REPORTS TO: Sr. Director Corporate Controller

 

Day One Biopharmaceuticals is an emerging, mission-driven, drug development company intentionally designed to identify, clinical evaluate, and successfully commercialize novel treatments for pediatric oncology patients, and ultimately to expand those benefits to patients of all ages.


SUMMARY: 

Day One is seeking a highly energetic, talented and self - motivated individual to join our growing Procurement Team. The Associate Director of Clinical & CMC Procurement Business Operations is responsible for managing all aspects of vendor selection / contracting, site contracting, and negotiation / execution of other required agreements (e.g. LOIs) in support of the clinical plan. This role requires the ability to solve complex problems that require ingenuity, innovation, and creativity as well as experience working with all clinical research study phases.  The ability to collaborate with other clinical team members, clinical trial teams, investigational sites and vendors is imperative

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage the RFP process, including vendor identification, bid comparison analysis, bid defense, and contract negotiation and finalization for Clinical & CMC
  • Lead budget and contract negotiations with Clinical & CMC service providers including all initial contracts and any change orders
  • Negotiate final scopes of work, budget, and payment schedules with input from functional team members for clinical study service providers
  • Coordinate contract terms/conditions approval and signature process with external parties, internal team and act as central contact through approvals and execution
  • Negotiate MSAs. Maintain existing MSAs, including amending agreements in relation to new needs or changes in circumstances
  • Be primary contact for CROs, monitoring and central IRB clinical and CMC vendors in resolving contract scope and budget issues and managing and work with other team members to escalate issues accordingly
  • Work with internal colleagues on budget related questions as they apply to clinical & CMC contracts, participate in monthly/quarterly accrual process, and provide budget information for financial forecasting
  • Participate in study management meetings
  • Track negotiated cost savings and cost avoidances achieved
  • Work with groups to ensure the most optimal strategies and solutions are achieved with departmental objective to achieve best value
  • Conduct an ongoing analysis of vendor performance using metrics, expectation requirements and KPIs to ensure compliance of contracted services
  • PO generation and management
  • Ongoing contract management (e.g. spend, change orders)
  • Key player in the implementation of the company’s new procurement process and system

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: 

Education:

·       Bachelor's degree

Experience:

·       4+ years of related experience

·       Knowledge with advanced concepts of clinical and CMC research

·       Able to work effectively in a team/matrix environment

·       Capability of managing multiple vendors for multiple clinical trials simultaneously

·       Must have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, and colleagues

·       Excellent written and verbal skills. Must display strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Strong work ethic
  • Energy to commit to a fast-paced environment
  • Must be detail oriented yet not lost in the details
  • Strong analytical skill
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) skills
  • Self-starter with ability to prioritize workload
  • A team player and able to influence staff to achieve objectives

 

 

DISCLAIMER

Employment is conditioned upon full vaccination from the COVID-19 virus, including submission of documented proof thereof, as of the start date.  Day One Biopharmaceuticals will comply with applicable law regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals who are not vaccinated because of a disability and/or sincerely held religious belief.


Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Day One Biopharmaceuticals do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Day One Biopharmaceuticals or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Day One Biopharmaceutical’s internal HRteam. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Day One Biopharmaceuticals, and Day One Biopharmaceuticals will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.


Day One Biopharmaceuticals is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.


The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within thisfication.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. 

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