Clinical Contracts Associate - I

JOB TITLE: Vendor Qualification Associate I
Onsite: Foster City
Hybrid: 3 days a week minimum

Description
Client is looking for a Vendor Qualification Associate I who will report to the Senior Manager of Vendor Outsourcing. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality of data and services across all vendors supporting clients global R&D portfolio Ph IIV clinical trials.

The candidate should have a deep understanding of vendor capability assessments sourcing contracting procurement category management and inspection readiness activities as they will be leading and/or supporting those crossfunctional efforts. The candidate should also have an 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 einformed consent mobile HCP services telemedicine and wearables/sensors.

Daily activities will include but are not limited to conducting Request for Information (RFI) Data Privacy and Security IT Assessments AntiBribery and AntiCorruption Due Diligence Vendor Subcontractor Process Management Financial Health Assessments Inspection Readiness Preparation Activities Data Analyses and Benchmarking to Provide Data Informed Insights into Strategies and Continuous Improvement Initiatives Presentations and Trainings.

The candidate should have executive presence excellent communication skills project management & critical thinking skills; and is comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors. The Vendor Qualification Associate I will be regularly partnering with team members such as R&D Quality & Compliance clinical operations finance legal business conduct vendor relationship management payments and vendors.

The Vendor Qualification Associate I is expected to complete tasks and projects under minimal supervision and has the 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. Candidate has 5 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry; and has a BS or BA.(1) PMP certification or equivalent certification (2) Candidates can be current or former project managers & (3) Project management experience in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries

Skills:
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Attention to detail and proactive management of quality findings will be integral to the teams success
Strong project management organization and critical thinking skills
Comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors
Executive presence


Required Years of Experience: 35 years

Top 3 Required Skill Sets: 1) R&D Clinical Procurement Experience (2) Candidates can be current or former project managers & (3) Deep understanding of Quality and Compliance across Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries and Excel

Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: Vendor Outsourcing Subcontractor Management Vendor Contracting and System skills ( Veeva RDMSTMF etc.)
Unique Selling Point of this role: Growth Mindset Proactive Leader to drive initiatives Strong written and Verbal Communication skills Passionate and Able to thrive in a dynamic work environment


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