Vendor Manager Associate (On contract)

The Vendor Manager Associate plays a key role in our Vendor Quality and Qualification team in supporting the qualification of third-party clinical vendors. This position will be responsible for supporting the process in the qualification and requalification of third-party vendors, who provide services/ products that directly support clinical trials.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the vendor qualification process for Fortrea clinical vendors, including the assessment of capabilities under the direction of the Manager-level or higher in Vendor Quality and Qualification

• Coordinates the qualification process with SMEs for QA, Clinical Sourcing, functional area SMEs, etc, maintaining effective tracking of the process and completion in a timely manner

• Includes issuance, collection and review of vendor qualification documents i.e. CDA, DDF and RFI and ensuring proper follow up on vendor qualification requests

• Partner with QA department in vendor qualification audits

• Creation/ maintenance of Qualified Supplier List (QSL). Ensures the QSL is maintained and provides clear information on the available approved vendors

• Ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete vendor files, ensuring documentation is available for QA, Clinical Sourcing, compliance and clinical audits

• CAPA/ audit support

• Participates in and supports other CVS initiatives as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

• 3+ years of experience in the life sciences industry e.g. CRO, pharma, biotech and experience in the job discipline (vendor qualification/ vendor management/ QA) is preferred

• Experience in clinical research, understanding of clinical research, and comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial services and vendors

• Experience working independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment under time and resource pressures

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills when dealing with both external and internal customers with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Good presentation skills

• Proficient with MS Office programs

• Proactive self-starter

• Multi-tasker

• Creative problem solver (to improve processes, create new approaches)

• Excellent Project Management skills to ensure proper proactive planning and follow up

• Well Organized

• Team player

• Enthusiastic agent of change

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