Associate Director, Vendor Management

BrightHush; India; On-site; INR 14,327,000 - 18,147,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightHush in Boston is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Patient Support Operations & Vendor Management Team, overseeing external vendors to meet program goals and maintain high patient experience. You will drive governance, performance metrics, and risk mitigation to ensure compliance and program success.

This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site at the Boston office and reports to the Director, Patient Support Operations & Vendor Management.

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

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Cross-Functional Collaboration

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Project Management and Implementation

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Contract and Financial Management

Partner with Procurement, Legal, and Finance to support contract development, amendments, renewals, and statement-of-work management. Monitor vendor budgets, invoices, and financial performance to ensure accurate forecasting and cost control. Assess vendor proposals and business cases to support investment reputed company and operational planning.

Compliance and Risk Management

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