Director, Clinical Business Operations & Strategic Vendor Management at Enigma Search in South San Francisco, California, United States
- Company: Enigma Search
- Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
- Posted: Sep 20, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 10+ years
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Business Operations & Strategic Vendor Management to lead outsourcing strategy, vendor governance, and business operations across Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical development programs. This role will partner closely with Clinical Operations, Finance, Le…
Job description
- We are seeking an experienced Director of Clinical Business Operations & Strategic Vendor Management to lead outsourcing strategy, vendor governance, and business operations across Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical development programs. This role will partner closely with Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure efficient study execution through effective vendor selection, contracting, oversight, and financial management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute clinical sourcing and outsourcing strategies supporting global Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies.
- Lead vendor selection processes, including RFPs, bid evaluations, due diligence, and contract negotiations.
- Manage strategic relationships with CROs and clinical service providers, ensuring performance, quality, and delivery expectations are met.
- Establish and oversee vendor governance, performance metrics, risk management, and escalation processes.
- Partner with Clinical Operations and Finance to develop, monitor, and forecast clinical trial budgets.
- Lead contract management activities, including MSAs, SOWs, change orders, and financial oversight.
- Drive process improvements, operational excellence, and scalable vendor management practices.
- Provide strategic guidance on outsourcing models, resource planning, and vendor engagement strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or clinical research environments.
- Significant experience supporting Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials.
- Proven expertise in clinical outsourcing, vendor management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiations.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing clinical trial budgets and forecasts.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Skills
Required
- Clinical outsourcing
- Vendor management
- Strategic sourcing
- Contract negotiations
- Financial acumen
- Clinical trial budget management
- Leadership
- Stakeholder management
- Communication
- Problem-solving