Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Vendor Qualification Associate I in the Foster City, CA area.
• (Onsite) Hybrid: 3 days a week minimum
• Looking for a Vendor Qualification Associate I, who will report to the Senior Manager of Vendor Outsourcing.
• Responsible for ensuring high quality of data and services across all vendors supporting Company’s global R&D portfolio – Ph I-IV clinical trials.
• Should have a deep understanding of vendor capability assessments, sourcing, contracting, procurement, category management, and inspection readiness activities as they will be leading and/or supporting those cross-functional efforts.
• Also have an understanding of various clinical trial activities such as clinical monitoring, data management, Real World Data/Evidence (RWD/RWE), biostatistics, medical writing, Ph 1 CRU, central lab, biomarker lab, bioanalytical lab, RTSM, eCOA, medical imaging, safety, e-informed consent, mobile HCP services, telemedicine and wearables/sensors.
• Daily activities will include, but are not limited to, conducting Request for Information (RFI), Data Privacy and Security IT Assessments, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Due Diligence, Vendor Subcontractor Process Management, Financial Health Assessments, Inspection Readiness Preparation Activities, Data Analyses and Benchmarking to Provide Data Informed Insights into Strategies and Continuous Improvement Initiatives, Presentations, and Trainings.
• The candidate should have executive presence, excellent communication skills, project management & critical thinking skills; and is comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• The Vendor Qualification Associate I will be regularly partnering with team members such as R&D Quality & Compliance, clinical operations, finance, legal, business conduct, vendor relationship management, payments, and vendors.
• The Vendor Qualification Associate I is expected to complete tasks and projects under minimal supervision and has the ability to manage competing priorities effectively and proficiently.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice “GCP”, Good Pharmacovigilance
• Practices “GVP”, Good Laboratory Practice “GLP”, Good Documentation Practice “GDP” and ICH E6 R2 compliance requirements.

Experience:

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of current global and regional trends in compliance. Candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry; and, has a BS or BA.
• (1) PMP certification or equivalent certification, (2) Candidates can be current or former project managers & (3) Project management experience in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail and proactive management of quality findings will be integral to the team’s success
• Strong project management, organization, and critical thinking skills
• Comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Executive presence
• Required Years of Experience: 3-5 years
• Top 3 Required Skill Sets: 1) R&D Clinical Procurement Experience (2) Candidates can be current or former project managers & (3) Deep understanding of Quality and Compliance across Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries and Excel
• Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets: Vendor Outsourcing, Subcontractor Management, Vendor Contracting and System skills (Veeva, RDMS, TMF etc.)
• Please Note: Attach the results along with the resume.
• Instructions to take the Excel Test:
• Follow these instructions:
• • Once you are on the page, scroll down to where it says “Excel Test”
• • Click on “Take Test” at the bottom of the “Excel Test” portion
• • Please read the important instructions prior to starting the test
• • Once you have read and understood the instructions, proceed to “start test.”
• • Once you complete the test, you can send the results to your email
• • Send back the results (pdf file)