Senior Manager - Clinical Trial Vendor Management

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Study Team Lead and cross-functional study team members throughout the study lifecycle
• Provide end-to-end vendor oversight from study start-up through close-out, ensuring operational readiness
• Review and contribute to vendor-related sections during clinical protocol development
• Partner with Vendor Startup Manager to develop Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) to support the vendor bidding process
• Manage interfaces and day-to-day interactions with vendors in alignment with vendor partner functions
• Support proposal and budget review in collaboration with procurement; contribute to contract negotiations as required
• Assist in the development and finalization of vendor contract amendments
• Accountable for vendor financial management including cost tracking, budget review, invoice reconciliation, and PO close-out
• Ensure vendor service excellence by monitoring performance against agreed quality and service level standards
• Drive timely, efficient, and compliant execution of vendor activities within assigned clinical programs

Minimum Requirement

• Advanced experience in managing clinical trials/studies within pharma or CRO environments
• Strong expertise in vendor management, including oversight, performance management, and service delivery
• Proven ability in budget management, cost control, and financial oversight of clinical studies
• Demonstrated strengths in project management, planning, and operational execution in a matrix environment
• Effective negotiation, stakeholder collaboration, and cross-functional leadership skills