OVERVIEW
We are currently searching for a skilled professional to join a well-known client’s team as a Vendor Performance Manager in Foster City, CA. The Vendor Performance Manager role will be a key contributor to a fast-paced team responsible for the management of drug development vendors. Their work will have a direct impact on the organization and the larger clinical industry, making this an amazing career opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The core responsibilities and skills required for this position include but are not limited to:
• Own management and delivery of day-to-day vendor performance management operational activities, including issue escalation and resolution, performance metric analyses, and collaboration on continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrates excellent technical or analytical knowledge base, with ability to assess data, processes and understanding.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, teamwork, and initiative; maintains confidentiality; maintains meticulous attention to project deadlines.
• Supports the creation of presentations and or other internal materials related to the VPM group.
• Supports meeting management by scheduling meetings, developing agendas, gathering content, taking notes, and distributing meeting minutes.
• May support the development of select materials for external customers as determined by the team.
• Strong desire and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to work well as part of a team.
• Collaborates with functional vendor management stakeholders to gain insights for driving health of vendor performance.
• Delivers with optimal collaboration, accountability, and integrity to business partners.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
• BA/BS with 5+ years relevant experience, vendor management, and biotech or pharmaceuticals industry
• Previous experience in multiple aspects of vendor performance management including partnering with vendors on KPI development and metrics reviews, as well as issue escalation management and performance improvement initiatives. Several years and significant experience preferred.
To be a best-fit your strengths must include:
• Shows the clear ability to apply critical thinking, a continuous improvement mindset, and vision towards the growth of the vendor performance teams activities.
• Shows clear ability to work collaboratively with other cross functional groups.
• Ability to influence and deliver across dynamic cross-functional groups.
• Competency in establishing relationships with cross functional teams, such as operations, finance, quality, systems, and process.
• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions related to projects and tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to have difficult conversation and challenge both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Project management/Initiative experience preferred or experience in managing complex projects.
• Familiarity with clinical drug development operational processes.
About Advanced Clinical
Advanced Clinical is an award-winning clinical development organization that provides global services including CRO, Functional Support, Quality & Validation, Patient Recruitment and Retention, and Strategic Talent Acquisition solutions for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations. Our mission is to deliver a truly better clinical experience for our clients and candidates. To learn more about Advanced Clinical which has been named to Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces, Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies, and Best of Staffing Talent & Client, visit http://www.advancedclinical.com.
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