Vendor Qualification Associate I — Pharma R&D Compliance

TekWissen ®; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,289,000 - 117,482,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

TekWissen Group is staffing a Vendor Qualification Associate I for a 12-month hybrid role in Foster City, CA. The position focuses on vendor capability assessments, sourcing, contracting, and inspection readiness across global R&D trials.

Ideal candidates will have a BS/BA with 5+ years of pharma/biopharma experience and PMP or equivalent certification. You will engage with multiple internal teams and external vendors to ensure data quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• BS or BA with 5 years of relevant experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Executive presence and excellent communication are required.
• Project management and critical thinking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cross-functional efforts in vendor capability assessments, sourcing, contracting, procurement, category management, and inspection readiness.
• Perform RFI, data privacy and security IT assessments, due diligence, financial health assessments, and inspection readiness activities.
• Develop data-informed insights and drive continuous improvement initiatives; deliver presentations and trainings.

Skills

Executive presence

Communication skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Stakeholder management

Vendor qualification

Education

BS/BA + 5 years

Job description

TekWissen Group is staffing a Vendor Qualification Associate I for a 12-month hybrid role in Foster City, CA. The position focuses on vendor capability assessments, sourcing, contracting, and inspection readiness across global R&D trials.

Ideal candidates will have a BS/BA with 5+ years of pharma/biopharma experience and PMP or equivalent certification. You will engage with multiple internal teams and external vendors to ensure data quality and compliance.