Associate Director, Vendor Management
MDWerks Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $155,000 - $167,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and execute outsourcing strategies for clinical trials in collaboration with Clinical Development.
- Lead RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and bid defense meetings.
- Ensure all outsourcing activities conform to compliance standards.
- Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and work orders.
- Work cross-functionally to identify and manage special project initiatives.
- Drive standardization and process improvement across vendors.
- Oversee vendor performance through KPIs and governance meetings.
- Collaborate with internal team members to manage vendor relationships.
- Partner with Finance to forecast study budgets and manage financial accruals.
- Train and educate clinical development and other relevant functional areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in clinical outsourcing/vendor management within pharma/biotech or CRO.
- Experience in Commercial Sourcing a plus
- Proven experience negotiating complex contracts and managing vendor relationships
- Knowledge of clinical trial operations, regulatory requirements, and financial management.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Benefits
- Standard Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, time off and 401K
- Participation in Mineralys incentive plans contingent on achievement of personal and company performance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
clinical outsourcingvendor managementcontract negotiationfinancial managementclinical trial operationsRFI/RFP processesKPI oversightprocess improvementbudget forecastingvendor evaluation
Soft skills
communicationinfluencingproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershiporganizationaltrainingcross-functional teamworkadaptabilitystrategic thinking