Outsourcing Manager

About the Job

Join Excelya, where Audacity, Care, and Energy define who we are and how we work. We believe in creating bold solutions and fostering an inclusive environment where collaboration and individual growth go hand in hand.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, ambitious team in Clinical Operations. You will play a critical part in driving innovation and making an impact in the clinical research space, while enjoying a stimulating professional environment that encourages personal and intellectual growth.

• Coordinate and manage contracts for outsourced services and research collaborations (both industrial and academic).

• Identify and assess potential new industrial or academic partners.
• Ensure compliance with outsourcing policies and best practices throughout all subcontracting activities.
• Challenge internal needs, support partner selection, and manage requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Plan, prioritize, and implement all contractual documents required for operational activities (service agreements, collaborations, expert contracts, confidentiality agreements, etc.).

• Act as the primary contact point for operational teams, Legal, Procurement, Budget Officers, and Purchasing Administrators for the setup and follow-up of outsourced services.

• Maintain and update relevant information systems (Legal, Procurement, Compliance).

Requirements

About You

At Excelya, taking audacious steps is encouraged, so we’re looking for individuals who are ready to grow with us and share our values.

• Experience: P rofessional experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, ideally within outsourcing, contract management, procurement, or project coordination, Experience in contractual processes (drafting, reviewing, negotiating), and interaction with legal and procurement teams.

• Skills: Solid understanding of pharmaceutical R&D processes and familiarity with outsourced service management (CROs, academic collaborations, etc.), Proactive mindset, with the ability to challenge needs constructively and support strategic decision-making

• Education: Scientific degree (Master’s level – Bac +5) in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field

• Languages: Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) is required.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At Excelya, we combine passion for science with enthusiasm for teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.

Here’s what makes us unique—

We are a young, ambitious health company representing 900 Excelyates, driven to become Europe’s leading mid-size CRO with the best employee experience. Our one-stop provider service model — offering full-service, functional service provider, and consulting — enables you to evolve through diverse projects. Working alongside preeminent experts, you will help improve scientific, operational, and human knowledge to enhance the patient's journey.

Excelling with care means benefiting from an environment that values your natural talents, pushes boundaries with audacity, and nurtures your potential, allowing you to contribute fully to our shared mission.

Excelling with Care

At Excelya, Care lies at the heart of what we do. We provide equal opportunities for all and foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where humility and boldness work hand in hand. Everyone has a space to feel valued, thrive, and collaborate with purpose.

Your challenges become our shared mission. Together, we transform bold ideas into reality—the Excelya way.