Senior Manager, Vendor Strategy Management - Remote

Overview

The Senior Manager, Vendor Strategy Management encompasses a key role within the Vendor Strategy and Operations department providing oversight and support to the study teams and their CROs/vendors. The Senior Manager, Vendor Strategy Management works with internal and external partners to ensure the study teams and CRO/vendors are delivering on-time, successful and safe clinical trials while establishing high levels of performance oversight and escalation.

In Short

• Supports the strategic direction for CROs and preferred clinical trial vendor providers.
• Leads the development and implementation of robust vendor performance and governance programs.
• Maintains relationships with external providers and supports preferred CRO and vendor partnerships.
• Leads governance forums across clinical trial vendors.
• Accountable for CRO and ancillary vendor performance.
• Communicates portfolio-level CRO/vendor risks or issues.
• Supports the timely execution of vendor contracting.
• Addresses and escalates vendor performance issues.
• Participates in vendor sourcing activities.
• Supports regulatory inspections and preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience in a matrix biotech organization.
• Minimum of 3 years in vendor management with clinical vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to interface with vendors and all levels of management.
• Understanding of Clinical/Drug Development and Regulatory Guidelines.
• Previous experience with clinical operations and finance is preferred.
• Position requires up to 20% travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.