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Global Clinical Vendor Manager

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 22, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Clinical Vendor Manager
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Posted on: Apr. 02, 2025
Closing on: Apr. 28, 2025

About the Job

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress.

Join our global Clinical Sciences and Operations (CSO) Trial Operations function as a Vendor Manager and you’ll play a key operational role in supporting Project Managers (PMs) and serving as a primary contact for vendors. You will work closely with strategic vendors from start-up through the entire lifecycle of clinical trials. This role will be essential in handling escalation and resolving technical and operational challenges, all while ensuring adherence to timelines.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a technical expert in vendor selection, budget, and timeline estimates for various services (e.g., central labs, cloud-based IRT, eCOA, imaging, ECG, spirometry, home nursing).

  • Act as the first point of contact for all vendor escalation matters, working closely with PMs and the Vendor Excellence group.

  • Translate protocol requirements into vendor technical specifications and initiate vendor proposals, budgets, and contracts with procurement.

  • Monitor and resolve issues related to vendor performance and ensure corrective actions are tracked.

  • Oversee and support invoice and payment matters, resolving outstanding escalations.

  • Collaborate with support functions (Trial Operations, Legal, Procurement, Finance).

Required Experience and Skills:

Experience:

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or clinical research organization (CRO) industry.

  • Proven experience in clinical trial operations, vendor oversight, or roles like clinical study manager, trial manager, or clinical project manager.

  • Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder influence abilities.

  • Ability to offer solutions to challenges.

  • Excellent leadership, perseverance, and resilience.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

  • Experience with procurement systems (desirable but not essential).

Education:

  • Minimum of a BSc in Life Sciences or equivalent.

Languages:

  • Strong proficiency in English (both verbal and written).

Why Choose Us?

  • Join a supportive, future-focused team in an international work environment.

  • Work from an "Office of the Year 2023" award winner with a flexible home office policy.

  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare, wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.

  • Access personalized training and onboarding, with a dedicated buddy for guidance.

  • Be part of a great community, participating in monthly events such as board game nights, well-being lectures, and sports clubs.

Apply Now and Join Our Journey Toward Progress

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