Director Clinical Vendor Management and Performance Optimization
About The Position
As the Director, Clinical Vendor Management & Performance Optimization, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring BioNTech's clinical operations achieve excellence. By establishing strong vendor relationships and driving performance improvements, your work will directly impact our mission to revolutionize medicine and improve global health. You will lead efforts to optimize vendor performance and cost efficiencies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate services seamlessly. Join us in shaping a dynamic, innovative work environment where your contributions will be key to achieving our ambitious goals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life or Health Sciences; advanced degree preferred
- Proven experience (7+ years) in vendor/alliance management within clinical trial operations
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in cost analysis, budgeting, and financial forecasting
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and clinical data systems (e.g., eTMF, IWRS)
- A proactive problem-solver with the ability to navigate dynamic environments
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, fostering a mindset of continuous improvement
- Monitor and evaluate vendor performance through KPIs and metrics, identifying opportunities for optimization
- Drive performance negotiations to enhance execution efficiency and reduce costs
- Collaborate with clinical development teams to assess vendor performance and identify areas of improvement
- Analyze cost trends, investigate anomalies, and optimize budgets for better financial outcomes
- Stay abreast of industry trends in vendor management and implement best practices
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, AD&D, Critical Illness Insurance
- Pre-tax HSA & FSA, DCRA Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance & Concierge Program (EAP) available 24/7
- Parental and Childbirth Leave & Family Planning Assistance
- Sitterstream: Virtual Tutoring & Childcare Membership
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Bereavement, Holidays (including Floating) & Year-End U.S. Shutdown.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance Programs
- Wellbeing Incentive Platforms & Incentives
- Professional Development Programs
- Commuting Allowance and subsidized parking
- Discounted Home, Auto & Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
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