Director, Clinical Vendor Strategy – Previous Clinical Research Experience Required

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

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

• Assess, select, and recommend vendors based on their capabilities, capacity, global presence, and operational readiness.

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

• Deliver outsourcing strategies during bid defenses and sponsor meetings.

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

• Spearhead initiatives to optimize and scale outsourcing processes, enhancing efficiency, quality, predictability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Act as a subject matter expert across Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, and additional departments.

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

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

• Ensure that outsourced activities adhere to ICH-GCP, regulatory standards, quality benchmarks, and organizational policies, while facilitating inspection readiness and quality initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced degree (minimum Bachelor's; Master’s or equivalent preferred).

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

• Demonstrated experience in managing and executing clinical trials across various phases and therapeutic areas.

• Proven track record in developing and implementing vendor outsourcing strategies.

• Experience in supporting proposal development, RFP submissions, and business development initiatives.

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

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

• Knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and organizational policies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Passionate and collaborative team of experts.

• Diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

• Opportunities for growth and professional development.

• Collaborative partnerships and exposure across functions.