Senior Manager, R&D Outsourcing (M/F/X)

Maidenhead, S.E. England or Zurich, Switzlerland

The Senior Manager, R&D Outsourcing is responsible for managing the full contracting lifecycle for strategic outsourced R&D services and projects across assigned therapeutic and functional areas. This includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating scopes of work, budgets, and contracts with external service providers to support CSL’s global clinical and portfolio development needs.

This individual contributor role partners closely with Business Strategy Leads, Project Owners, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to ensure timely contract execution, cost control, and compliance with CSL’s policies and standards.

Outsourcing Execution

• Manage vendor identification, RFI/RFP processes, proposal reviews, and budget and contract negotiations for strategic outsourced R&D services (e.g., MSAs, Work Orders, Change Orders, rate cards).

• Draft, review, and finalize contracts to ensure timely execution and compliance with CSL policies.

• Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to align contract deliverables with operational needs.

Contract Oversight and Compliance

• Track contractual obligations and ensure vendors meet agreed terms, budgets, and timelines.

• Support resolution of contract or performance issues in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and project stakeholders.

• Maintain organized and up-to-date contract documentation in line with internal requirements and industry regulations.

Financial and Operational Support

• Review vendor proposals and budgets for accuracy and alignment with scope.

• Monitor ongoing vendor spending versus approved budgets; highlight variances as needed.

• Support financial forecasting and reporting by providing timely contract and spend data.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Business Strategy Leads, Project Owners, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to ensure smooth contract operations.

• Communicate contract requirements and processes clearly to internal stakeholders.

• Serve as a resource for questions on contract terms, templates, and procedures

Process Improvement and Reporting

• Identify opportunities to improve contracting efficiency, consistency, and compliance.

• Contribute to tracking and reporting of outsourcing metrics and performance indicators.

• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance vendor management practices.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing end-to-end contracting with R&D service providers (e.g., CROs).

• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate budgets and contracts.

• Working knowledge of clinical trial operations and vendor cost structures.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functional teams.

• 60% approx. onsite in either Maidenhead or Zurich

• Ability to travel including internationally up to 20%

Preferred:

• Experience supporting outsourcing in global or matrixed R&D organizations.

• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management software or financial systems.

• Understanding of basic financial principles (e.g., budget tracking, forecasting).

What we offer

• Hybrid working models.

• Extensive management/leadership programs.

• Global and diverse environment with modern workspaces.

• Our benefit plan offers our employees a vast number of options such as medical plan, life insurance and retirement plan.

• Find Inclusion and Belonging at all sites and with every colleague. Come as you are.

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.