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Role Description The Manager, Pharmacovigilance Business Operations and Vendor Strategy is responsible for the business operations, financial management, and outsourcing strategy of the Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance (DSPV) department. A substantial portion of the organization's pharmacovigilance activity is delivered through outsourcing partners, and the way those partnerships are structured, priced, and governed has a direct effect on the speed, quality, and reliability of patient safety operations. You will lead the outsourcing strategy for DSPV, represent DSPV's interests in negotiations with pharmacovigilance service providers, manage a multi-million-dollar annual operating budget, and identify efficiencies in current spend that allow the department to invest in innovation, technology, and artificial intelligence for pharmacovigilance. This position reports to the Senior Director, DSPV Innovation & Business Solutions. What You'll Do Support the outsourcing strategy for DSPV, including which activities are performed in-house and which are delivered by partners. Represent DSPV's interests in negotiations with pharmacovigilance service providers. Manage competitive sourcing activity for DSPV in collaboration with Procurement. Define performance standards and key performance indicators that govern partner agreements. Monitor the cost and resourcing model for each partner. Own the DSPV spend model, including unit costs of outsourced pharmacovigilance activity. Benchmark rate cards, service models, and volumes against industry practice. Identify and deliver efficiencies in current pharmacovigilance spend. Develop and defend the DSPV annual operating budget in partnership with the Senior Director. Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of DSPV vendor contracts. Serve as the primary operational and business point of contact for pharmacovigilance vendor agreements. Contribute to Statements of Work (SOWs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Change Orders. Lead resource and workforce planning for DSPV. Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Life Sciences, Public Health, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in business operations, outsourcing or strategic sourcing, financial management, or project management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry. Requirements Direct experience in pharmacovigilance operations, drug safety, or a closely related regulated function. Demonstrated experience negotiating outsourcing or service agreements with contract research organizations or pharmacovigilance service providers. Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership, unit cost analysis, and forecasting. Demonstrated experience in contract management, including drafting and reviewing vendor agreements. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support. Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, and flexible work schedules. 401(k) plan with a competitive company match and annual equity awards. Company Learning Institute providing access to skill building workshops and leadership programs. Employee resource groups and meaningful opportunities to connect and volunteer. Company Description Insmed is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases. .