CDMA Supplier Relationship Manager

Job Title: Supplier Relationship Manager
Location: remote
Hours/Schedule: M-F; 8:00-5:00
Compensation: 40/hr - 55/hr
Type: contract

Job Description:
The Supplier Relationship Manager works closely with project, people, and functional leaders across Clinical Operations & Biometrics, Procurement, Legal and Suppliers to ensure appropriate governance and oversight of COMPANY suppliers and maximizes the value obtained from partnerships with external providers of Clinical Trial Services at a study, program or supplier level.

This is a two level job requiring a combination of advanced skills and experience in identifying, selecting and managing external suppliers of Clinical Trial Services.

Responsibilities
• Oversee all aspects of outsourcing / external resourcing in support of Clinical Operations and Biomentrics (COBM) functions and sub-functions.
• Effectively manages the relationships with key suppliers and represents RMS at applicable levels within management teams / steering committees.
• Develops overall COMPANY COBM outsourcing strategy across functions.
• Works with COBM leaders to identify and fully document outsourcing needs.
• Works with Procurement and COBM Subject Matter Experts (SME) to identify and select suppliers.
• Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Assurance and SME to qualify.
• Works with Clinical Contract Administration and Legal to establish Master Services Agreement (MSA) for as many suppliers as possible.
• Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators for applicable suppliers.
• Ensures complete and accurate supplier information / records are maintained across applicable systems (e.g., Simple-Buy, CTMS, etc.)
• Other applicable duties assigned by manager
• Manages staff; provides staff with coaching, training and opportunities to develop skills, and gives ongoing, constructive and timely feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business / Finance or industry related field - Required
• Master's Degree in Business / Finance or industry related field - Preferred
• 7 years relevant experience required in sponsor / vendor relationship experience within Diagnostics and/or Pharmaceutical industry - Required
• 4 years of specific RFI, RFP, Contracting and/or Budget management experience - Preferred
• Clinical Trial Services
• Vendor Management
• Contracting: Master Services Agreement content and contract negotiations
• Vendor Budgets
• Key Performance Indicators for Clinical Trial Services
• Project Management Software

Benefits
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

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