Senior Manager, Vendor Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Implement outsourcing strategies for clinical trials in partnership with Clinical Development to meet business objectives and enhance return on investment.

• Oversee RFI/RFP processes, vendor assessments, and bid defense meetings to select CROs, Labs, RTSM, electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments, Blood Pressure Monitoring, and various specialty vendors in collaboration with a cross-functional team.

• Ensure that all outsourcing activities are performed ethically and comply with all relevant internal and external standards, processes, and guidelines.

• Negotiate and oversee MSAs, work orders, and change orders in cooperation with Legal; guarantee completeness, accuracy, and appropriate business terms (pricing, deliverables, milestones, payment schedules, and performance metrics).

• Collaborate cross-functionally to lead and manage special project initiatives such as preferred provider relationships, functional service provider models (FSP), strategic partnerships, standardization projects, metrics/KPIs, SOP development, and training programs.

• Promote standardization and process enhancements across vendors to ensure operational consistency and efficiency.

• Work with internal team members to manage vendor relationships and address any performance issues.

• Collaborate with Finance to project study budgets and manage financial accruals.

• Partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, and Finance teams to foster operational excellence and compliance.

• Provide training and education to clinical development and other relevant functional areas regarding outsourcing activities, processes, and requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related field; advanced degree is preferred.

• Over 6 years of experience in clinical outsourcing/vendor management within the pharmaceutical/biotech sectors or CROs.

• Experience in Commercial Sourcing is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability in negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor relationships.

• Familiarity with clinical trial operations, regulatory standards, and financial management.

• Exceptional communication, influencing, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Standard Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, time off, and 401K.

• Participation in Mineralys incentive plans is contingent upon meeting personal and company performance goals.