Sr Manager, Development Business Ops
Gilead Sciences
June 24, 2026
Remote friendly (San Francisco Bay Area)
United States
Operations
Job Responsibilities
- Support development of global category strategies and sourcing plans aligned to development objectives.
- Support implementation of global vendor strategy and provide input into program and study-level vendor strategies.
- Accountable for project performance, results, and value delivery.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting lifecycle (RFI/RFP, bid evaluation, vendor selection, negotiation, change orders, and closeout).
- Lead negotiations for complex/high-value agreements; translate business, scientific, and legal requirements into contract terms and budgets.
- Lead bid defenses, vendor capability assessments, and category refresh activities.
- Ensure efficient/optimized contracting processes to support timely execution.
- Translate business requirements into vendor capabilities and recommend fit-for-purpose vendor solutions.
- Ensure compliant vendor selection and sourcing practices through risk management, benchmarking, and alignment with Legal, Quality, and Vendor Qualification.
- Ensure sourcing decisions and vendor deliverables comply with global regulatory and internal standards.
- Support inspection readiness, quality control, and proper contract closeout/archiving.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop study requirements, sourcing strategies, and vendor selection decisions.
- Drive cost containment and value through benchmarking, market intelligence, and use of standard rate cards.
- Serve as an advisor for complex sourcing/contracting/vendor outsourcing issues; exercise sound judgment in negotiations/escalations.
- Train and guide internal stakeholders on contracting, budgeting, and processes.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience OR master’s degree with 6 years of experience.
Knowledge/Experience/Skills
- Leadership/stakeholder management in fast-paced, matrixed environment; operate independently and set priorities.
- Deep expertise in end-to-end sourcing/contracting (RFP, vendor evaluation, negotiation, budgeting, contract management).
- Strong knowledge of clinical research, global regulatory requirements, and industry practices across clinical development outsourcing and central labs.
- Financial/legal/clinical operations acumen; analyze cost drivers and structure complex budgets/agreements.
- Experience managing central lab vendors and supporting clinical procurement/vendor outsourcing.
- Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems across cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred Education/Certifications
- Finance/business/science/medical-related degree; MS/MBA or JD.
- PMP (or similar); CPSM (or equivalent).
Benefits
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Application Instructions
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
- Support development of global category strategies and sourcing plans aligned to development objectives.
- Support implementation of global vendor strategy and provide input into program and study-level vendor strategies.
- Accountable for project performance, results, and value delivery.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting lifecycle (RFI/RFP, bid evaluation, vendor selection, negotiation, change orders, and closeout).
- Lead negotiations for complex/high-value agreements; translate business, scientific, and legal requirements into contract terms and budgets.
- Lead bid defenses, vendor capability assessments, and category refresh activities.
- Ensure efficient/optimized contracting processes to support timely execution.
- Translate business requirements into vendor capabilities and recommend fit-for-purpose vendor solutions.
- Ensure compliant vendor selection and sourcing practices through risk management, benchmarking, and alignment with Legal, Quality, and Vendor Qualification.
- Ensure sourcing decisions and vendor deliverables comply with global regulatory and internal standards.
- Support inspection readiness, quality control, and proper contract closeout/archiving.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop study requirements, sourcing strategies, and vendor selection decisions.
- Drive cost containment and value through benchmarking, market intelligence, and use of standard rate cards.
- Serve as an advisor for complex sourcing/contracting/vendor outsourcing issues; exercise sound judgment in negotiations/escalations.
- Train and guide internal stakeholders on contracting, budgeting, and processes.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience OR master’s degree with 6 years of experience.
Knowledge/Experience/Skills
- Leadership/stakeholder management in fast-paced, matrixed environment; operate independently and set priorities.
- Deep expertise in end-to-end sourcing/contracting (RFP, vendor evaluation, negotiation, budgeting, contract management).
- Strong knowledge of clinical research, global regulatory requirements, and industry practices across clinical development outsourcing and central labs.
- Financial/legal/clinical operations acumen; analyze cost drivers and structure complex budgets/agreements.
- Experience managing central lab vendors and supporting clinical procurement/vendor outsourcing.
- Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems across cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred Education/Certifications
- Finance/business/science/medical-related degree; MS/MBA or JD.
- PMP (or similar); CPSM (or equivalent).
Benefits
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Application Instructions
- Apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.