Clinical Contracts Associate

VARITE • Foster City, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

VARITE is looking for a qualified Vendor Qualification Associate I in Foster City, CA. The client is an American biopharmaceutical company focused on researching and developing antiviral drugs for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, influenza, and COVID-19. VARITE, established in 2000, is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With over 850 global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence through comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

This is a contract position for 12 months with a pay rate range of $40.00 - $42.73/hr on W2. The role requires the candidate to be a USC or GC. The position is on-site in Foster City, CA, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days a week on-site).

Requirements

• BS or BA with 5 years of relevant experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent certification.
• Executive presence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and proficiently.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice “GCP”, Good Pharmacovigilance Practices “GVP”, Good Laboratory Practice “GLP”, Good Documentation Practice “GDP” and ICH E6 R2 compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of current global and regional trends in compliance.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Candidates can be current or former project managers.
• Project management experience in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of various clinical trial activities such as clinical monitoring, data management, Real World Data/Evidence (RWD/RWE), biostatistics, medical writing, Ph 1 CRU, central lab, biomarker lab, bioanalytical lab, RTSM, eCOA, medical imaging, safety, e-informed consent, mobile HCP services, telemedicine and wearables/sensors.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring high quality of data and services across all vendors supporting the company's global R&D portfolio – Ph I-IV clinical trials.
• Leading and/or supporting cross-functional efforts in vendor capability assessments, sourcing, contracting, procurement, category management, and inspection readiness activities.
• Conducting Request for Information (RFI), Data Privacy and Security IT Assessments, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Due Diligence, Financial Health Assessments, and Inspection Readiness Preparation Activities.
• Performing Data Analyses and Benchmarking to Provide Data Informed Insights into Strategies and Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
• Preparing Presentations and Trainings.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
• Employee referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level