Vaxcyte
Associate Director, Clinical Outsourcing
Vaxcyte, San Carlos, California, United States, 94071
Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!
Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.
WHAT
we do is every bit as important as
HOW
we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:
*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.
*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.
*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.
*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.
Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity to support clinical budgets and contracts outsourcing strategies to be used across a clinical development program and collaborate with Vaxcyte's clinical operations team. This is a hands-on position. The Associate Director, Clinical Outsourcing will support the oversight and management of all clinical trial contracts from study start-up through to study closeout, collaborating closely with clinical management on long-range plans, and supporting clinical teams on deliverables to be on time and within budget.
Essential Functions:Serve as the primary contact with CROs, partners, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders to address issues, and function as a liaison with these parties on contract deliverables and issue resolution.Lead the request for proposal process including bid comparison, bid review meetings, recommendation on selection and awarding the service.Support clinical trials budget reforecasts and the annual planning process.Support the monthly expense accruals process.Requirements:
Bachelor's degree is required.Must have a minimum of 10 years contracts experience supporting clinical trials in a biopharmaceutical company or CRO.Knowledge of financial reporting, accounting controls and analytics.Experience supporting Phase I to III clinical trials.Must possess strong analytical ability, and solid business acumen including an understanding of business operations in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and handle simultaneous assignments under tight deadlines.Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word are required.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organizations and utilize resources effectively.Ability to manage and supervise direct reports, if required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Utilize savvy negotiation skills to work through several iterations and finalize contracts and budgets.
Reports to:
Director, Clinical Outsourcing
Location:
San Carlos, CA; Open to remote with quarterly 3-day visits to San Carlos, CA headquarters during clinical team on-sites.
Compensation:
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
Salary Range:
$200,000 - $203,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.
Vaxcyte, Inc.
825 Industrial Road, Suite 300
San Carlos, CA 94070
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance.
WHAT
we do is every bit as important as
HOW
we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:
*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.
*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.
*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.
*MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.
Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity to support clinical budgets and contracts outsourcing strategies to be used across a clinical development program and collaborate with Vaxcyte's clinical operations team. This is a hands-on position. The Associate Director, Clinical Outsourcing will support the oversight and management of all clinical trial contracts from study start-up through to study closeout, collaborating closely with clinical management on long-range plans, and supporting clinical teams on deliverables to be on time and within budget.
Essential Functions:Serve as the primary contact with CROs, partners, vendors, consultants, and other stakeholders to address issues, and function as a liaison with these parties on contract deliverables and issue resolution.Lead the request for proposal process including bid comparison, bid review meetings, recommendation on selection and awarding the service.Support clinical trials budget reforecasts and the annual planning process.Support the monthly expense accruals process.Requirements:
Bachelor's degree is required.Must have a minimum of 10 years contracts experience supporting clinical trials in a biopharmaceutical company or CRO.Knowledge of financial reporting, accounting controls and analytics.Experience supporting Phase I to III clinical trials.Must possess strong analytical ability, and solid business acumen including an understanding of business operations in a fast-paced environment.Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and handle simultaneous assignments under tight deadlines.Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word are required.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organizations and utilize resources effectively.Ability to manage and supervise direct reports, if required.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Utilize savvy negotiation skills to work through several iterations and finalize contracts and budgets.
Reports to:
Director, Clinical Outsourcing
Location:
San Carlos, CA; Open to remote with quarterly 3-day visits to San Carlos, CA headquarters during clinical team on-sites.
Compensation:
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
Salary Range:
$200,000 - $203,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.
Vaxcyte, Inc.
825 Industrial Road, Suite 300
San Carlos, CA 94070
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.