Associate Director, Outsourcing and Vendor Governance

The Associate Director, Outsourcing and Vendor Governance will play a key role in leading the Vendor Governance function and supporting clinical outsourcing activities for current and future clinical trials. This position is responsible for driving effective vendor governance while also supporting Clinical Outsourcing activities including vendor identification, request for proposal (RFP) processes, vendor selection, contract and budget negotiations, and sound financial stewardship. The role partners closely with Clinical Development teams, Legal, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to address vendor relationship, contract, and business-related matters. This role involves mentoring and managing direct reports and will report to the Senior Director, Outsourcing and Vendor Governance.

• Provide guidance and collaborate with Clinical Development stakeholders to ensure that all relevant vendor governance standards, processes, and tools (e.g., KPIs, governance charters, etc.) current, securing the required level of Arcus oversight, in compliance with Arcus procedures and requirements.
• Provide and lead vendor governance framework, activities, and initiatives, including the development of process documents and tools.
• Drive governance meetings, ensure proactive scheduling, appropriate attendees, clear delineation of roles and responsibilities, and meaningful meeting content.
• Facilitate governance meeting preparation and perform follow-up while maintaining proper tracking and archival of materials in a central repository.
• Collaborate with vendor counterparts and Arcus stakeholders to identify, document, and mitigate vendor relationship level risks.
• Address escalations on vendor performance issues and propose innovative solutions to reduce risks and achieve satisfactory outcomes.
• Seek innovative solutions (technology or process) to advance how Arcus engages vendors.
• Communicate vendor developments (e.g., acquisitions, innovative technology, restructure, etc.) to Arcus stakeholders.

• A B.A./ B.S. is required; MBA is preferred.
• 10+ years of related business/industry experience.
• Experience in clinical outsourcing in pharmaceutical, biotech, academia, or CROs (Clinical Research Organizations) role.
• Experience in vendor selection (including RFI/RFP process), contracting, and budget negotiation.
• Direct or indirect management of vendor governance meetings and processes.
• Experience managing direct reports is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates:
• In-depth understanding outsourcing activities for Ph I to III clinical trials, audit preparedness, and the related good business practices.
• Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical sourcing/procurement processes, sourcing models, vendor relationship management, governance, and oversight principles.
• Insight on current clinical vendor landscape across different vendor service categories.
• Strong financial acumen.

• Partner with Clinical Development functional leads on developing optimized category/function sourcing strategy, sourcing model, and strengthen relationships with selected, qualified vendors.
• Lead OVG initiatives and department activities (e.g., process refinement, financial analyses, metrics and key performance indicators, spend consolidation, performance productivity, cycle time reduction, audit readiness, etc.).
• Prepare presentations and train resources and providers on core business requirements.

• Must be an initiative-taker with minimal supervision.
• Exhibit high self-motivation and ability to work and plan independently as well as in a team environment (virtual or in person).
• Work with cross-functional team members and facilitate communication with internal/external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to accomplish multiple tasks efficiently and effectively in a demanding environment.
• Diligent and detail-focused with ability to expedite quick turn-around.
• Critical thinking, analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify alternate options, and support sound decision making.
• Excellent computer skills including advanced knowledge in use of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Execute time-sensitive matters while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• High degree of professionalism, punctuality, deliver commitments on-time, understanding of the culture, and positive interactions with others.
• Display sound business judgment and proactive, independent work style.
• Technical aptitude and result driven.
• Exercise independent judgement in methods, techniques, and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results.
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays.

 This role can be based at our Hayward or Brisbane, CA location (preferred) or can be remote based. The anticipated salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this position is $195,000 - $205,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay for this posted position. The actual salary may vary based on various factors including, without limitation, individual education, experience, tenure, skills and abilities, internal equity and alignment with market data. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, Arcus offers the opportunity to participate in stock programs, a performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information about our total rewards program can be found here: https://arcusbio.com/careers. 

Arcus Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arcus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identify, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets 

Physical Requirements Office Setting
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, mouse, or calculator, and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 

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