Preclinical Outsourcing Coordinator/Manager

Reporting to the Director, Preclinical Development this position will support department activities by managing the contracts and budget and will also be responsible for strategic outsourcing and alliance management.



Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate contracts initiated within the Department (DMPK, Preclinical Safety Assessment and CMC), including:

o Identify and screen specific suppliers for select projects.

o Issue requests for information and requests for proposal.

o Interface between vendor and study teams regarding proposal and task descriptions, as well as completeness and suitability of pricing in relation to company service requirements.

o Conduct bid reviews/comparisons and negotiate bid price reductions.

Coordinate project resources to assist in ensuring project completion on schedule and within budget constraints, including:

o Coordinate contract and purchase order approval process.

o Coordinate statements of services, budgets and payment schedules for individual agreements.

Coordinate meetings and assist in taking minutes for the department.

Facilitate flow of information and activities between team members, senior management and other parties, especially between the Department, Legal and Finance to ensure awareness of legal obligations and financial commitments.

Coordinate efforts with Synta's Clinical Outsourcing to ensure that resources, best practices, and vendor discounts are maximized.

Qualifications:

BS in scientific discipline with 5+ years experience in contract management in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

Knowledge of pre/ nonclinical operations, GLP and GMP, IND and NDA.

Expertise using Microsoft Project and Office.

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, with special attention to negotiation capabilities.

Strong relationship building, interpersonal skills and problem solving ability are required.