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# Manager, Vendor Outsourcing (Contract) at Mirum Pharmaceuticals

- **Company:** Mirum Pharmaceuticals
- **Location:** Foster City, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mirumpharmaceuticals/jobs/5235767007

## Job description

## MISSION

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously.

## POSITION SUMMARY

Mirum is seeking a Manager, Vendor Outsourcing, who will partner with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic outsourcing and draft, redline, review, negotiate and execute clear agreements with external business partners and providers. The types of agreements include a variety of commercial and clinical trial agreements, including but not limited to software licensing, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Manufacturing, Supply, Quality, Consulting Agreements and well as the full suite of Commercial agreements. This role will manage vendor relationship, including vendor selection and escalation.  This role will also partner with Legal Contract team to finalize contract activities across multiple functions and domestic and international environments using an internal contract management system. The successful candidate will have significant experience in vendor outsourcing, contract drafting and negotiations with commercial and clinical vendors in the pharma industry, as well as experience working in fast-paced, start-up, high growth environments.

## JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead vendor end-to-end sourcing activities, including but not limited to RFIs/RFPs, bid defenses, and contract negotiations.
- Identify and lead cost savings through rate card, incentive credits, and volume discount discussion and negotiations.
- Support budget forecasting and market analysis by identifying key drivers that will impact vendor cost, performance and capabilities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor relationship and management, including escalations, deviations and facilitating timely resolutions.
- Manage vendor relationships and processes to optimize performance, mitigate risk, and support business sourcing strategies.
- Structure, draft, redline, review and negotiate contracts: Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract language relative to the business need, compliance with all laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support vendor management and process improvements.
- Manage and support a CLM platform (preferably DocuSign CLM).
- Ensure that the contract is complete, accurate and all risks have been identified to the business owner and the proper reviews/approvals completed prior to execution.
- Work with business owners on any amendments, contract terminations, and/or contract renewals.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with internal policies and legal requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization to understand business needs and align with Mirum’s corporate strategy.
- Assist with other projects as needed/requested.

## QUALIFICATIONS

Education /Experience:

- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in commercial and clinical vendor outsourcing and contract management required.
- Experienced professional in vendor management and contract drafting, review, redline, negotiation and finalization with the ability to understand and draft complex legal and business terms.
- Experience with a variety of commercial and clinical vendors and agreements preferred.
- Experience with Procurement process and ERP software.
- Solid understanding of legal terminology and contract management software.
- Experience in Life Science or Biotechnology industries required.
- Familiarity with international agreements preferred.
- Knowledge of international organizational structures preferred.
- Detail oriented, strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a start-up environment.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement even in ambiguous situations.
- Common sense, great judgement, and a good sense of humor.
- Ability to operate with a sense of urgency in a small team environment.
- Willingness and ability to work with high volume of contracts.
- Business acumen and ability to understand business needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Problem Solving/Legal and Business Analysis
- Customer-Service/Client Focus
- Excellent organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Decision Making
- Desire to learn
- Proficient in SharePoint, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Box, Contracts Lifecycle Management software.

## #LI-HYBRID

Mirum Pharmaceuticals is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability, veteran’s status or any other classification protected by applicable State/Federal/Local laws.

Mirum Pharmaceuticals provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures.

## About Mirum Pharmaceuticals

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering treatments for rare liver diseases affecting children and adults with significant unmet medical needs.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: MIRM)
- **Headquarters**: Foster City, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed as individual founders; the company was established by a leadership team with deep rare disease and biotech experience who identified a deprioritized therapy for Alagille syndrome and moved decisively to advance it.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Biotechnology / Rare Disease Pharmaceuticals
- **Target customers**: Healthcare providers, patients, and families affected by rare liver diseases (Alagille syndrome, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis, and other cholestatic conditions); B2B relationships with payers, distributors, and healthcare systems globally.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Relentlessly Rare" — focused on conditions where the burden is profound and the need is greatest, combining deep expertise with disciplined execution to advance meaningful medicines for people around the world.

## Products & Services
- **LIVMARLI® (maralixibat)**: An oral, once-daily ileal bile acid transporter (IBAT) inhibitor approved for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in Alagille syndrome (ALGS) and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis (PFIC). Approved in multiple regions including the US and Europe. Additional development programs are underway.
- **Pipeline Programs**: A broad pipeline of investigational medicines targeting significant unmet needs in rare liver diseases, including additional indications for LIVMARLI and other early-stage programs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: As of mid-2025, Mirum’s market capitalization is approximately $1.5–$2.0 billion (fluctuating with stock price; check current data on [ir.mirumpharma.com](https://ir.mirumpharma.com/overview/default.aspx)).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue — Mirum generates revenue from commercial sales of LIVMARLI. In 2024, the company reported total revenue of approximately $290 million (preliminary figure; verify in latest 10-K). The company has transitioned from a development-stage to a commercial-stage biotech.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Public institutional investors; key partners include clinical sites, patient advocacy groups (e.g., Alagille Syndrome Alliance, PFIC Network), and global distribution partners for international markets.
- **Growth Signals**: Three approved medicines in its portfolio; global footprint with offices in North America and Europe; expanding pipeline with additional clinical programs; consistent revenue growth from LIVMARLI; growing commercial presence in Europe and other regions.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-in-class / Best-in-class therapy**: LIVMARLI is the first and only approved treatment for cholestatic pruritus in Alagille syndrome, addressing a critical unmet need with no prior approved therapies.
- **Deep rare disease expertise**: The leadership team has extensive experience in rare disease drug development, regulatory strategy, and commercialization, allowing the company to navigate complex pathways efficiently.
- **Patient-centric culture**: Mirum embeds patient and family voices directly into development and commercial strategy, ensuring therapies meet real-world needs.
- **Disciplined execution**: The company was founded with a single deprioritized asset and rapidly advanced it to approval, demonstrating agility and focus.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand global access**: Continuing to secure regulatory approvals and market access for LIVMARLI and other pipeline assets across North America, Europe, and other regions.
- **Advance pipeline**: Pursuing additional indications for LIVMARLI and developing new therapies for other rare liver diseases with high unmet need.
- **Deepen patient engagement**: Strengthening relationships with patient communities and advocacy groups to inform research, development, and commercialization.
- **Build commercial infrastructure**: Expanding commercial, medical affairs, and patient services teams globally to support growing product portfolio.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven culture**: Mirum’s core values — "Care, Be Real, Get It Done, and Have Fun, Seriously" — foster a collaborative, high-performance environment where employees are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
- **Flexible work environment**: The company supports flexible ways of working, with offices in Foster City (global HQ), Basel (Switzerland), and Zug (Switzerland), plus US Remote roles available for certain positions. Arrangements vary by role.
- **Comprehensive benefits**: 100% employee medical premium coverage (with 100% dependent medical contributions), 4% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, 15% Employee Stock Purchase Plan, four weeks of PTO starting day one, company holidays including a winter shutdown, paid parental leave, up to $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- **Collaborative community**: Regular "Coffee and Chats" and bi-weekly "Lunch Connections" foster cross-functional dialogue. Office environments are designed for connection with stocked snacks, beverages, and (in some locations) catered lunches and on-site baristas.
- **Growth opportunity**: As a high-growth public company with approved products and an expanding pipeline, employees have significant opportunities to contribute to meaningful milestones and career development.

## Sources
1. [mirumpharma.com](https://mirumpharma.com/)
2. [mirumpharma.com/about-us/our-story/](https://mirumpharma.com/about-us/our-story/)
3. [mirumpharma.com/jobs/](https://mirumpharma.com/jobs/)
4. [ir.mirumpharma.com](https://ir.mirumpharma.com/overview/default.aspx)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/mirumpharmaceuticals](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mirumpharmaceuticals)

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