Senior Manager, Clinical Operations - FSP Resource & Vendor Management

The Senior Manager, Clinical Operations FSP Resource & Vendor Management sits within the Clinical Operations organization and is accountable for the end‑to‑end oversight, planning, and optimization of FSP resources supporting Clinical Operations functions. This role owns the Clinical Operations FSP workforce model, ensuring the right capabilities, capacity, and timing of resources to support portfolio delivery. The role serves as the primary Clinical Operations interface to FSP vendors and works in close partnership with the POE organization, which retains accountability for enterprise‑level contracting, sourcing strategy, and overall vendor governance. The role enables effective decision‑making by balancing operational demand, cost, quality, and scalability, while ensuring alignment between Clinical Operations needs, POE frameworks, and vendor delivery. Work Environment: *** This is a hybrid position based onsite at any of the posted locations with a minimum of 3 days onsite required weekly. Relocation and mobility assistance are not provided. Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities : Clinical Operations FSP Workforce Ownership : Own the FSP resourcing strategy for Clinical Operations functions (e.g., study execution, site management, start‑up, monitoring, portfolio execution support). Partner with Global and TA Clinical Operations leaders to understand portfolio plans, study mix, and anticipated demand across the study lifecycle. Translate Clinical Operations demand into forward‑looking, data‑driven resourcing plans for FSP staff, including timing, skill mix, and capacity assumptions. Continuously evolve and maintain resourcing algorithms and forecasting models to support proactive workforce planning. FSP Vendor Relationship (Clinical Operations Scope) : Act as the primary Clinical Operations point of contact for assigned FSP vendors delivering ClinOps services. Manage day‑to‑day operational relationships, including performance discussions, capacity planning, i