The Senior Manager, R&D Outsourcing is responsible for managing the full contracting lifecycle for strategic outsourced R&D services and projects across assigned therapeutic and functional areas. This includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating scopes of work, budgets, and contracts with external service providers to support CSLs global clinical and portfolio development needs. This individual contributor role partners closely with Business Strategy Leads, Project Owners, Legal, Finance, and Procurement to ensure timely contract execution, cost control, and compliance with CSLs policies and standards. Outsourcing Execution Manage vendor identification, RFI/RFP processes, proposal reviews, and budget and contract negotiations for strategic outsourced R&D services (e.g., MSAs, Work Orders, Change Orders, rate cards). Draft, review, and finalize contracts to ensure timely execution and compliance with CSL policies. Coordinate with project teams and stakeholders to align contract deliverables with operational needs. Contract Oversight and Compliance Track contractual obligations and ensure vendors meet agreed terms, budgets, and timelines. Support resolution of contract or performance issues in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and project stakeholders. Maintain organized and up-to-date contract documentation in line with internal requirements and industry re...