Associate Director, Development Outsourcing

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Director, Development Outsourcing based in the United States. The Associate Director, Development Outsourcing will lead vendor sourcing, contracting, and relationship management activities supporting clinical development programs from Phase I through Phase IV. This role offers the opportunity to shape effective outsourcing strategies and ensure external partners deliver against program objectives, timelines, and quality expectations. Working closely with Development Operations, Clinical Quality Assurance, Legal, Finance, and cross-functional study teams, you will drive vendor selection, contract execution, performance oversight, and issue resolution. You will independently manage complex outsourcing activities while providing practical guidance and recommendations to stakeholders. As part of a fast-paced biotechnology environment, you will help strengthen vendor governance, mitigate operational risks, and continuously improve processes and tools. This is a fully remote position with periodic travel required for team and organizational events.