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<job>
  <id type="integer">119934</id>
  <reference-id></reference-id>
  <requisition-number>15180</requisition-number>
  <source>Naturejobs.com - Ecommerce</source>
  <company-url>http://www.fforde-management.com</company-url>
  <employer-url>http://www.fforde-management.com</employer-url>
  <application-email>aura@fforde-management.com</application-email>
  <application-url></application-url>
  <employer-name>Fforde Management Ltd</employer-name>
  <company-name>Fforde Management Ltd</company-name>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[Our client, is seeking an Outsourcing Manager to join their offices in Switzerland on a 6 month contract role.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include:   
•	Leading the selection of the optimum External Service Provider (ESP) at both the tactical and strategic level based on fit for purpose, or value added services, cost avoidance and savings opportunities
•	Negotiate contract terms
•	Produce final contracts, amendments and secure all necessary company approvals
•	Manage ongoing ESP collaborations 
•	Manage the interface between CCE, internal key stakeholders and where appropriate ESPs to enhance the success of outsourced trials
•	Contribute to Protocol Design Meetings and Clinical Development Plans, when and where applicable
•	Contribute to vendor audit requests 
•	Ensure ESPs are delivering in line with expectations

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
•	Bachelor’s Degree / PhD, MBA or equivalent desirable
•	Solid experience in Drug Development in Pharmaceutical Industry or with a Central Laboratory 
•	Detailed understanding of the clinical development process 
•	Demonstrated ability of completing projects on time and within budget
•	Solid understanding of contracts 

PERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
•	Excellent interpersonal skills 
•	Excellent written and oral communications skills
•	Team player
•	Fluency in English, oral and written

Fforde is acting as a recruitment agency/business. 

To apply please email your CV to: aura@fforde-management.com or speak to our specialist consultant, Aura Rico on +44 (0)20 3008 4421.  Visit our website and see all our job opportunities at www.fforde-management.com        

KEY WORDS:  Outsourcing Manager, Outsourcing, Clinical Development, Drug Development, Clinical, Contracts, Bachelors Degree, PhD, MBA, Pharmaceutical, Switzerland 
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  </description>
  <location>Switzerland</location>
  <title>Outsourcing Manager - Contract</title>
  <created-on type="datetime">Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:52:01 -0500</created-on>
  <expires-on type="datetime">Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</expires-on>
  <url>http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/119934-Outsourcing-Manager-Contract</url>
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</job>
