Clinical Vendor Relationship Manager

Dawar Consulting•San Mateo, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, a biotechnology and life sciences company, is seeking a Clinical Vendor Relationship Manager to support and enhance Vendor Relationship Management operations within Clinical Development. The role will lead projects to improve vendor governance frameworks, streamline processes, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and drive operational excellence. It is a long-term contract with the possibility of extension and is based in Foster City, California, or Parsippany, New Jersey, in a hybrid work arrangement. The stated pay rate is $84 per hour on W-2.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience in vendor management, outsourcing, or project management within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
Experience in vendor governance and relationship management.
Strong project management, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work with integrity.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Trial Delivery or Drug Development experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead initiatives to improve vendor governance processes, tools, templates, and workflows.
Manage day-to-day Vendor Relationship Management operations, including shared mailboxes, meeting coordination, documentation, and reporting.
Develop presentations, internal communications, and eLearning materials.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to improve communication and partnership.
Analyze operational data and trends to identify improvement opportunities.
Maintain governance frameworks and support continuous process improvement.