Career Opportunities

Director of Contracts and Vendor Management

St. Louis, MO; or remote work eligible

Wugen, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel “off-the-shelf” CAR-T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer.  Our Immuno-oncology therapies address the unmet need of patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Our transformative platform provides a distinct set of advantages over other immune cells commonly used for cell therapy. We have premier research facilities in St. Louis, MO.. Come join us in our pursuit to eradicate cancer. To learn more about us, please visit wugen.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Description

Wugen is seeking an exceptional candidate to lead and manage vendor contracts and spend within the Company. Reporting to the VP of Finance & Business Operations, this newly created position is highly visible within the organization and to the executive team. The successful candidate will have an ability to execute and manage a wide range of tasks to support the Company’s operating and financial objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual looking to work in a fast-paced, dynamic biotech environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Take part in negotiations and review contracts with key vendors
  • Work cross-functionally with clinical development, CMC, and finance teams to ensure vendor spend supports the achievement of company milestones while also adhering to the Company budget.
  • Monitor progress and key activities performed across departments, verifying work performed is in line with executed contracts and tracked/billed in a timely fashion.
  • Review vendor invoices in detail to verify accuracy and dispute discrepancies directly with vendors
  • Support the finance team with invoice tracking and reconciliation of vendor expenses and deposit balances on a monthly and as needed basis.
  • Prepare ad hoc tasks that support the finance team, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 10+ years’ experience in project management, procurement and/or contract negotiations.
  • Prior employment in the biotechnology industry required.
  • Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Superior communication skills and high attention to detail.
  • High personal integrity and strong work ethic.  

APPLY NOW

Submit your CV to Mark Lewis, Ph.D., VP Finance at mlewis@wugen.com