Vendor Qualification Associate I

Spectraforce Technologies; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies is seeking a Vendor Qualification Associate I to ensure high-quality data and services across vendors supporting global R&D portfolios. The role involves leading cross-functional efforts in vendor assessments, sourcing, contracting, and inspection readiness within Ph I-IV trials.

Responsibilities include RFIs, data analyses, and presenting data-informed insights while collaborating with R&D Quality, clinical operations, finance, and legal teams.

Qualifications

• BS or BA required with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform RFIs and privacy/security IT assessments.
• Lead due diligence activities including anti-corruption and financial health assessments.
• Support inspection readiness preparation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze data and benchmark to provide data-informed strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Executive presence

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Vendor relations

Education

BS or BA in relevant field

PMP certification

Job description

Title

Vendor Qualification Associate I

Location

Foster City on site 3 days a week (Hybrid)

Schedule

M-F 8:00-17:00

Duration

12 months with possibility of extension

Job Description

• Client is looking for a Vendor Qualification Associate I, who will report to the Director of Vendor Outsourcing. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality of data and services across all vendors supporting global R&D portfolio - Ph I-IV 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 cross-functional 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, e-informed 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, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Due Diligence, 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.

Education Level

• BS or BA with 5 years of relevant experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent certification

Experience

• 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 II 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 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Candidates can be current or former project managers & Project management experience in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries