Vendor Strategy Lead - Clinical Trials

Clinilabs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinilabs seeks a Vendor Relationships Manager to lead vendor strategy and contracts across its clinical trial portfolio. You will align partnerships with study requirements, budgets, and timelines while collaborating with Clinical Operations, Finance and Business Development.

You will oversee RFPs, vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and governance to support both ongoing studies and new opportunities. Travel to corporate offices in New Jersey is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 6–10+ years of clinical research/vendor management experience.
• Experience with CNS trials and CRO environments.
• Strong negotiation and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and align vendor strategy with study requirements and sponsor budgets.
• Lead vendor contracting, MSAs, SOWs, and renewals.
• Manage vendor performance, KPIs, and governance across studies.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, and Business Development.

Job description

Clinilabs seeks a Vendor Relationships Manager to lead vendor strategy and contracts across its clinical trial portfolio. You will align partnerships with study requirements, budgets, and timelines while collaborating with Clinical Operations, Finance and Business Development.

You will oversee RFPs, vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and governance to support both ongoing studies and new opportunities. Travel to corporate offices in New Jersey is required as needed.