Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a global team committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Every day, our colleagues contribute to groundbreaking research and innovative clinical solutions that help accelerate the development of life-changing therapies for patients around the world.
If you're passionate about clinical operations, vendor management, and driving operational excellence, this is your opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team where your work truly makes a difference.
As a Clinical Vendor Oversight Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of clinical studies by managing relationships with third-party vendors and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Lead day-to-day oversight of study vendors throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
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Coordinate vendor activities, ensuring timelines, quality expectations, and study deliverables are achieved.
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Develop study-specific vendor management plans and vendor oversight documentation.
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Partner with Study Management Teams (SMTs), Functional Subject Matter Experts, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure seamless study execution.
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Monitor vendor performance through KPIs and regular governance meetings, driving continuous improvement.
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Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate vendor-related risks.
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Escalate issues appropriately and work collaboratively to achieve timely resolution.
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Maintain accurate vendor documentation and study information within internal systems.
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Support invoice transparency by identifying potential discrepancies and communicating with Clinical Trial Leads.
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Ensure vendor compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
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2+ years of experience in Clinical Operations, Clinical Study Management, or Vendor Management within a Sponsor or CRO environment.
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Experience managing clinical studies while balancing quality, timelines, and budget expectations.
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Strong project management, communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Knowledge of clinical study management across one or more clinical phases (Phase I, II, or III).
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Solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH Guidelines, and global clinical research regulations.
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Demonstrated experience managing external vendors and ensuring successful study delivery.
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Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a related field.
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Previous experience overseeing third-party vendors within clinical studies.
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Be part of an organization whose work directly impacts patients' lives worldwide.
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Collaborate with global teams on innovative clinical development programs.
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Work in an environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.
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Access outstanding career development opportunities within one of the world's leading life sciences organizations.
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Contribute to meaningful work while building a long-term career with a company committed to advancing science and improving human health.
Join us and help accelerate the future of clinical research.
