Senior Director, Global Clinical Finance, Budgeting, & Outsourcing

Role: Senior Director, Global Clinical Finance, responsible for leading financial management, budgeting, outsourcing, and supplier strategy for global clinical development programs. Core responsibilities include establishing portfolio financial governance, overseeing long-term forecasting, managing outsourcing relationships with CROs and service providers, and ensuring compliance with GxP standards. The position provides strategic guidance on clinical spend, contractual negotiations, and risk mitigation, supporting Phase I-III trials across various indications. Qualifications: Bachelor's in life sciences, finance, or related; 12+ years in biotech/pharma, with 7+ years in global clinical outsourcing and leadership, including experience with clinical financial systems and complex contracting. Preferred skills include deep knowledge of clinical development lifecycle, portfolio management, and vendor governance, with proficiency in enterprise procurement platforms like SAP/Ariba. High-Value: Focus on global clinical trial financial oversight, outsourcing strategy, CRO/vendor management, and compliance within biotech/pharma. Work setup involves onsite presence in California, with potential for occasional travel. The role reports to senior leadership and demands strong executive communication, negotiation, and team-building skills.