Senior Manager, Vendor Management

MDWerks Inc.

Senior Manager, Vendor Management overseeing clinical outsourcing strategies at Mineralys Therapeutics. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely and compliant delivery of clinical trials.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute outsourcing strategies for clinical trials in collaboration with Clinical Development that supports the business needs and maximizes return on investment.
Lead RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluations, and bid defense meetings to select CROs, Labs, RTSM, electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments, Blood Pressure Monitoring, and other various specialty vendors in collaboration with a cross-functional team.
Ensure all outsourcing activities are conducted in a manner that conforms to an ethical process as well as adherence to all applicable internal and external compliance standards, processes, and guidelines.
Negotiate and manage MSAs, work orders, and change orders in collaboration with Legal; ensure completeness, accuracy, and appropriate business terms (pricing, deliverables, milestones, payment schedules, and performance measures).
Work cross-functionally to lead and manage special project initiatives such as preferred provider relationships, functional service provider models (FSP), strategic partnerships, standardization initiatives, metrics/KPIs, SOP development, and training programs.
Drive standardization and process improvement across vendors to ensure consistency and operational efficiencies
Collaborate with internal team members to manage vendor relationships and to resolve any vendor performance issues.
Partner with Finance to forecast study budgets and manage financial accruals.
Partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Quality, and Finance teams to drive operational excellence and compliance.
Train and educate clinical development and other relevant functional areas on outsourcing activities, processes, and requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
6+ 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

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
time off
401K
participating in Mineralys incentive plans contingent on personal and company performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

vendor managementcontract negotiationfinancial managementclinical trial operationsoutsourcing strategiesRFI/RFP processesmetrics/KPIsSOP developmentprocess improvementcompliance standards

Soft Skills

communicationinfluencingproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershiporganizationaltrainingcross-functional teamworkadaptabilitystrategic thinking