Global Clinical Vendor Sourcing Lead

The Planet Group; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Clinical Vendor Outsourcing Manager to drive contract negotiations and supplier management for global clinical development programs. The role requires expertise in RFI/RFP processes, vendor benchmarking, and regulatory alignment across CTAs and related agreements.

The position is hybrid, with onsite days in Parsippany, NJ and additional locations in CA. You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize vendor performance, and deliver cost-saving initiatives while

Qualifications

• Must have strong contract management experience across RFI/RFP processes and vendor negotiations.
• Experience in clinical outsourcing operations and vendor relationship management.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute vendor strategies and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage contract and sourcing activities for clinical development programs.
• Oversee RFI/RFP processes, vendor selection, negotiations and contract closeout.
• Ensure regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements are met in vendor arrangements.
• Develop study specifications with internal customers and benchmark vendors accordingly.
• Drive cost savings, value creation, and continuous improvement in outsourcing.

Skills

Contract management

Vendor management

Sourcing strategy

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Project management

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Clinical Vendor Outsourcing Manager to drive contract negotiations and supplier management for global clinical development programs. The role requires expertise in RFI/RFP processes, vendor benchmarking, and regulatory alignment across CTAs and related agreements.

The position is hybrid, with onsite days in Parsippany, NJ and additional locations in CA. You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize vendor performance, and deliver cost-saving initiatives while