Clinical Outsourcing Lead, Raleigh, NC

UCB • Raleigh, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Clinical Outsourcing Lead who is collaborative, commercially minded, and quality focused to join our Strategic Clinical Partnering team in Global Clinical Sciences and Operations, based in our Raleigh (US) office. You will help shape how UCB works with external partners for clinical studies and development services. You will guide vendor selection, lead contract discussions, support budget planning, and help teams keep outsourced activities on track. You will bring clear thinking, strong partnership skills, and a practical focus on quality, value, compliance, and timelines.

Requirements

• You have a bachelor’s degree in science, finance, legal, business, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
• You bring strong experience in pharma, biotech, CRO, clinical outsourcing, vendor management, or clinical development.
• You have managed vendor negotiations, contracts, budgets, forecasts, and financial assessments with good results.
• You understand clinical development, ICH/GCP, vendor qualification, and outsourced clinical study delivery.
• You communicate clearly in English and can guide discussions, manage conflicts, and build agreement across global teams.
• You are organised, adaptable, and able to manage several priorities while keeping quality, compliance, and timelines in focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead outsourcing activities for assigned clinical studies, programs, and development services.
• Manage RFI and RFP steps, vendor selection, study awards, work orders, service agreements, amendments, and confidentiality agreements.
• Lead vendor contract discussions to support quality, timelines, value, and clear accountability.
• Support budget forecasts, cost estimates, financial reviews, and annual financial planning with study and finance teams.
• Track vendor performance, spot risks early, and share clear updates with internal stakeholders.
• Coach and support Clinical Outsourcing Managers or Strategic Clinical Partnering colleagues on complex work.

Benefits

• We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work.
• Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level