Clinical Vendor Activation Manager

CARE

. Oversee vendor engagement during clinical trial start-up and execution.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee vendor engagement during clinical trial start-up and execution.
Ensure vendors are qualified, contracted, and aligned with study protocols and activation timelines.
Provide clinical insight to the Vendor Management and SSU teams to support vendor selection, feasibility, and site alignment.
Monitor vendor performance, proactively raise risks based on historical knowledge, and escalate concerns impacting KPIs.
Review, negotiate, and manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including renewals and amendments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, nursing, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
3–5 years of experience in clinical operations, vendor management, or clinical trial start-up.
Prior vendor-facing experience within clinical trials required.
Familiarity with vendor qualification systems, contracting workflows, and site activation processes.
Experience in SSU, Clinical Project Management, or Vendor Oversight strongly preferred.
Proficiency with CTMS, clinical portals, and project tracking tools.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical operationsvendor managementclinical trial start-upvendor qualificationcontract managementsite activationclinical project managementvendor oversight

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationrisk managementproblem-solving