Clinical Vendor Relationship Manager

Dawar Consulting; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Dawar Consulting is seeking a Clinical Vendor Relationship Manager in a hybrid role based in Foster City, CA or Parsippany, NJ. The position involves leading vendor governance initiatives and managing VRM operations across clinical development projects.

You will develop communications, collaborate with internal teams and vendors, and analyze data to drive process improvements while maintaining governance frameworks and supporting program delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5+ years in vendor management or project leadership.
• Experience in vendor governance and relationship management in biotech/pharma.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve vendor governance processes, tools, templates, and workflows.
• Manage day-to-day VRM 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.

Skills

Vendor governance

Relationship management

Project management

Communication

Analytical

Biotech/pharma

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SharePoint

Job description

Clinical Vendor Relationship Manager

San Mateo, United States | Posted on 10/22/2026

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, islooking for a“Clinical Vendor Relationship Manager” based in FosterCity, CA(Hybrid) or Parsippany, NJ(Hybrid).

Job Duration:Long Term Contract(Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate: $84/hr on W2

Company Benefits:

• Medical
• Paid Sick leave
• 401K

We are seeking an experienced professional to support and enhance VendorRelationship Management operations within Clinical Development. This role willlead projects to improve vendor governance frameworks, streamline processes,strengthen stakeholder relationships, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives to improvevendor governance processes, tools, templates, and workflows.
• Manage day-to-day VRMoperations, including shared mailboxes, meeting coordination, documentation,and reporting.
• Develop presentations, internalcommunications, and eLearning materials.
• Collaborate with internalstakeholders and external vendors to improve communication and partnership.
• Analyze operational data andtrends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain governance frameworksand support continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in vendormanagement, outsourcing, or project management within biotech/pharmaceuticalindustries.
• Experience in vendor governanceand relationship management; Clinical Trial Delivery or Drug Developmentexperience preferred.
• 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.