Vendor Management Manager - USA

Novotech; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave for both parents

Flexible leave entitlements

Wellness programs

Ongoing development programs

Job summary

Novotech is seeking a Vendor Management Manager to serve as the primary contact for vendor management across studies. You will establish and maintain the vendor database, engage with project teams to identify suitable vendors, and help in obtaining quotes and contracting.

The role requires at least 10 years in Pharma/CRO, strong communication, prioritization, and commercial awareness, with experience in vendor management and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Graduate in a clinical or life sciences related field.
• At least 10 years' experience within the Pharma/CRO industry.
• Previous Project Manager or vendor management experience will be highly regarded.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, able to prioritize and have strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NVT Project Managers to support vendor selection and obtaining quotes.
• Coordinate with BD to provide information and quotes for new opportunities.
• Negotiate standardized contract templates for approved vendors.
• Establish and maintain NVT vendor database.
• Develop vendor partnerships and negotiate preferred provider rates/volume discounts.
• Act as first point of contact for Vendors at Novotech.

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Graduate in clinical or life sciences field

Job description

About the Role

The Vendor Management Manager will act as the primary point of contact for Novotech for project-related vendor management across the company. Establish and maintain vendor database, including vendor CDAs/MSAs. Communicate with project teams to assist in identification of appropriate vendors to meet study requirements. Assist in obtaining quotes for proposals for BD and vendor identification for awarded studies for PMs. Coordinate with QA ongoing gap analysis and prioritization for vendor assurance activities and obtain regular feedback on vendor performance for ongoing vendor assessment. Build vendor partnerships and negotiate preferred provider rates.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the NVT Project Managers to provide support with vendor selection for studies in line with study specific requirements and provide support in obtaining competitive quotes and contracting.
• Collaborate with Business Development (BD) group to coordinate information and quotes for new business opportunities.
• Negotiate standardized contract templates for approved vendors.
• Establish and maintain NVT vendor database.
• Develop vendor partnerships and negotiate preferred provider rates / volume discount.
• Act as first point of contact for Vendors at Novotech in relation to services offered.
• Monitor current industry trends, identify and highlight strategic solutions to management team. Serve as expert on industry best practices related to clinical trial vendors.
• Establish process and SOPs for vendor management in conjunction with QA and Project Management.
• Provide ongoing assessment and input regarding quality of deliverables and performance of vendors.
• Collaborate with Quality assurance team to perform gap analysis and prioritize and identify vendors for vendor assurance.
• Support the development of training and bid defense materials related to vendors.
• Understand the responsibilities of Novotech as a service provider in the pharmaceutical industry and ensure all communications with external parties and performance of the study team, presents a positive professional image of the company.
• Maintain compliance with ICH GCP Guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures and be quality minded in performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate in a clinical or life sciences related field. Relevant experience/qualifications in allied professions may also be considered.
• At least 10 years' experience within the Pharma/CRO industry.
• Previous Project Manager or vendor management experience will be highly regarded.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, able to prioritize and have strong commercial awareness.

Salary Band - Vendor Management Manager: $110,000 to $140,000 USD - Salary offered will be based on candidates experience level.

Find out more about working at Novotech at: www.novotech-cro.com/careers

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only of the things that is important to them.

• flexible working options
• paid parental leave for both parents
• flexible leave entitlements
• wellness programs
• ongoing development programs

We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities.

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