Director, Clinical Vendor Strategy – Previous Clinical Research Experience Required

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Assess, choose, 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 assist in strategic sourcing decisions.

• Present 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 other departments.

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

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

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

• Assist in maintaining inspection readiness and quality initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior clinical research experience is essential.

• An advanced degree is required (at least a Bachelor’s; Master’s or equivalent is preferred).

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

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

• Proven experience in developing and executing vendor outsourcing strategies.

• Familiarity with supporting proposal development, RFP responses, and business development initiatives.

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

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Availability of remote work options.

• A collaborative and passionate team environment.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• The chance to positively impact patients' lives.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Collaborative partnerships and exposure to cross-functional teams.