Clinical Vendor/Supplier Specialist
About The Position
We are looking for a Clinical Vendor/Supplier Specialist to join our team and support vendor management activities for clinical trials. Are you well organized and adaptable to unexpected changes? Do you have experience in pharmaceutical clinical trials and especially with managing vendors? Are you someone who is able to see the bigger picture with a customer-focused mindset? If the answer is yes, keep reading! In this position you will: Manage the selection, qualification, contracting, budgeting, and performance management of third-party service providers (e.g. vendors and subcontractors) in the clinical trial space Work with CPC's legal department to get vendors contracted Manage the process of qualifying and onboarding new vendors Manage the preparation and maintenance of clinical trial supplier management plans Manage clinical trial service provider deliverable timelines and identify/escalate when workstream or deliverables are at risk of falling behind schedule Maintain the Approved Vendor List Communicate CPC’s needs and address internal team members’ issues with suppliers Help manage the electronic contract management system as related to vendors Manage the change order process for all vendor/supplier contracts Assist with creation, maintenance, and reporting of departmental performance metrics Assist with project specific communication to CPC clients and partners Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical trial settings including at least some familiarity with the contracting process with suppliers/vendors, preferably with hands-on experience with contracts and budgets
- Ability to work independently and within the team environment, and at times under tight deadlines with a diverse workload
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff, as well as outside suppliers and clients
- Ability to prioritize tasks with close attention to detail
- A customer-oriented attitude
- Excellent computer skills
- Proficiency in and demonstrated ability to use databases and contract management systems
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Responsibilities
- Manage the selection, qualification, contracting, budgeting, and performance management of third-party service providers (e.g. vendors and subcontractors) in the clinical trial space
- Work with CPC's legal department to get vendors contracted
- Manage the process of qualifying and onboarding new vendors
- Manage the preparation and maintenance of clinical trial supplier management plans
- Manage clinical trial service provider deliverable timelines and identify/escalate when workstream or deliverables are at risk of falling behind schedule
- Maintain the Approved Vendor List
- Communicate CPC’s needs and address internal team members’ issues with suppliers
- Help manage the electronic contract management system as related to vendors
- Manage the change order process for all vendor/supplier contracts
- Assist with creation, maintenance, and reporting of departmental performance metrics
- Assist with project specific communication to CPC clients and partners
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD etc.)
- Matching 401(k) plan (dollar for dollar up to 4% of your eligible compensation, fully vested immediately)
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 - 25 vacation days based on years of service
- Paid sick time (2.67 hours accrued bi-weekly up to a maximum of 80 hours)
- Monthly fun events (e.g. team building activities, games, charitable events, potlucks, picnics)
- Flexible and remote work schedules
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
