Job Overview
The Associate Clinical Project Manager – Vendor Management is responsible for supporting the planning, oversight, and management of external vendors across assigned clinical trials. This role will operate primarily as an Associate Vendor Manager, ensuring vendor performance aligns with study timelines, quality standards, and budget requirements, while maintaining compliance with IQVIA and client expectations.
The position works collaboratively with internal cross-functional teams and external partners to drive efficient vendor delivery and support successful study execution.
Essential Functions
- Support the selection, onboarding, and management of third-party vendors across clinical projects.
- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment on deliverables.
- Track vendor performance against contractual obligations, KPIs, timelines, and budgets.
- Review vendor invoices and ensure accuracy and alignment with agreed scope and milestones.
- Identify and escalate risks and issues related to vendor performance; contribute to mitigation strategies.
- Assist in development and review of vendor scopes of work (SOWs), budgets, and contracts.
- Maintain vendor oversight documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements and IQVIA SOPs.
- Partner with Clinical Project Managers and study teams to ensure vendor deliverables support overall study timelines.
- Participate in vendor meetings, governance reviews, and status reporting.
- Support audit readiness and inspection activities related to vendor management.
- Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and internal processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Life sciences or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a CRO or Pharma, including minimum of 2 years in project management (or vendor management ideally).
- Experience working within CRO/pharma environments preferred.
- Exposure to clinical trial processes and external vendor oversight is highly desirable.
- Advanced level of English (this will be tested in different stages of the process).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Please, submit your CV in English.
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