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Senior Manager Clinical Costing System and Pricing will support the development, enhancement, and governance of our enterprise resource need estimating tool for Phase I–III clinical trials (Rainbow). This role will be responsible for supporting the design of robust costing methodologies, work with functional teams to develop and review costing algorithms, and ensuring seamless integration of the Rainbow tool with internal systems across Resource Management, Finance, HR, and IT. This is in support of accurate study level internal cost estimation as well as forecast of resource requirements.

The ideal candidate brings sound operational knowledge of the CRO or biopharmaceutical industry, strong analytical and systems-thinking capabilities, and exceptional cross-functional communication skills. This position plays a crucial role in enhancing costing accuracy, operational efficiency, and financial insight throughout our organization.

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Costing Tool & Algorithm Development

+ Support the design, development, and continuous improvement of the clinical trial costing tool.

+ Support the development and refine costing models and algorithms for Phase I–III clinical trials, incorporating functional inputs across global clinical operations, start-up, regulatory, safety, medical & clinical sciences, data management, biostatistics, medical writing, and other units.

+ Ensure cost drivers, assumptions, effort models, service levels, and resource seniority levels are accurate, scalable, and aligned with operational realities.

+ Partner with functional subject matter experts (SMEs) to maintain up-to-date operational parameters and cost benchmarks.

2. Governance & Process Management

+ Support the leadership in implementing and overseeing the cross-functional governance frameworks, including cost assumptions, version control, approval flows, and audit readiness.

+ Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, and training materials.

+ Supporting monitoring compliance and escalating exceptions or identified risks.

+ Provide training and support to internal stakeholders, functional units, Global Strategic Sourcing, and Finance teams.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

+ Work closely with Resource Management to integrate capacity, utilization, and effort drivers into costing models.

+ Collaborate with Finance on resource structure, budget methodologies and validation processes.

+ Partner with HR to ensure alignment of job roles, labor categories, and seniority levels

+ Coordinate with IT to support system integration, data flows, user access, and technical enhancements.

4. Systems Integration & Technical Implementation

+ Guide integration of the costing tool with enterprise systems (e.g., budgeting, financial tracking, resource forecasting, HRIS platforms).

+ Coordinate with IT on system specifications, testing (UAT), releases, and troubleshooting.

+ Ensure data integrity, automation, and reporting capabilities meet business needs.

5. Data Analytics & Insights

+ Analyze cost trends, operational performance, and competitiveness to inform leadership decisions.

+ Generate dashboards, scenario models, and pricing insights to support any external business development activities as well as charge back mechanism.

+ Contribute to benchmarking, portfolio analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

+ None

Computer Skills:

+ Proficiency with Excel, financial modelling tools, and ideally system integration or Excel-based pricing platforms.

Other Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.

+ 7+ years of experience in the CRO or biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in Pricing Tools and Systems, clinical operations, project finance, business operations, or proposal & Costing management.

+ Strong understanding of clinical trial delivery across Phases I–III and associated cost drivers.

+ Experience with pricing tools, operational costing, resource modelling, or financial planning systems.

+ Proven track record working cross-functionally with operational, commercial, and technical teams.

+ Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.

+ Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate operational details into quantitative models.

+ Familiarity with financial modelling, pricing governance, and change management.

+ Strong project management and organizational skills.

+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environment.

Travel:

+ Occasional

BeOne Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

+ Fosters Teamwork

+ Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback

+ Self-Awareness

+ Acts Inclusively

+ Demonstrates Initiative

+ Entrepreneurial Mindset

+ Continuous Learning

+ Embraces Change

+ Results-Oriented

+ Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis

+ Financial Excellence

+ Communicates with Clarity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.