Director, Clinical Vendor Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Zealand, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee Ergomed’s strategy for clinical outsourcing and vendor governance throughout the clinical development portfolio.

• Propel vendor selection, strategic alliances, and excellence in outsourcing to ensure effective delivery of clinical trials.

• Act as a strategic consultant from the development of proposals through to the transition of studies into operations.

• Direct vendor outsourcing strategies for proposals and RFPs, ensuring alignment with study needs, timelines, budgets, quality benchmarks, and sponsor expectations.

• Assess, choose, and recommend vendors based on their capabilities, capacity, global presence, and operational preparedness.

• Collaborate with Vendor Management to enhance supplier relationships, increase cost transparency, and facilitate strategic sourcing choices.

• Present outsourcing strategies during bid defenses and sponsor meetings.

• Establish and sustain supplier partnerships that foster collaboration, innovation, productivity, and ongoing improvement.

• Drive initiatives aimed at optimizing and scaling outsourcing processes.

• Act as a subject matter expert across various functions including Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and more.

• Provide insights regarding vendor performance, risks, capacity, and readiness to aid in portfolio planning and decision-making.

• Create tools, training materials, and best practices for outsourcing and vendor governance.

• Ensure that outsourced activities adhere to ICH-GCP, regulatory standards, quality guidelines, and company policies.

• Assist in maintaining inspection readiness and quality initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree (minimum Bachelor’s; Master’s or equivalent preferred).

• Progressive experience in Clinical Operations, Clinical Trial Management, Vendor Oversight, or Outsourcing Management within a CRO, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical setting.

• Established track record in managing and executing clinical trials across various phases and therapeutic areas.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing vendor outsourcing strategies.

• Experience in supporting proposal development, RFP responses, and business development efforts.

• Strong knowledge of global clinical development processes and outsourced service models.

• Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives, process enhancements, and organizational change programs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• A collaborative team environment.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• A passionate and cooperative team of experts.

• An inclusive workplace where every voice is valued.