Outsourcing Manager

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost. Job Description Lead external service provider selection process (on a program or study-by-study basis) ensuring compliance with vendor due diligence processes For both new work and amended scope, assist clinical teams with definition of work specifications and development of communication, performance and issue escalation plans Maintain required information in established tracking systems and shared drives to ensure transparency of contract status and business continuity Negotiate contract terms and conditions and budgets striving to ensure that pricing and resourcing are competitive (consistent with or better than industry standards) Minimize regulatory, legal, and financial risks. Deliver quality contracts through close collaboration with partner functions such as Legal, Finance, and QA, ensuring all necessary company approvals are obtained, documented and archived In collaboration with study teams, ensure vendors are delivering to contract milestones and quality standards Assist study teams with issue resolution, escalating significant issues as per policy and issue escalation plans Track and report all negotiated savings and cost avoidance per contract Skills: Contracts and Outsourcing experience in development arena #J-18808-Ljbffr Artech Information System LLC