Clinical Vendor Manager

• Work with. internal and external stakeholders as a cross functional representative across clinical, regulatory, project mangment and other functional areas advancing activities in Italy, other European countries, and potentially other regions.
• Identify and assess CROs, CMOs, central labs, specialty vendors, and other service providers.
• Lead the RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Proposal) process, evaluating vendors based on capabilities, compliance, cost, and timelines.
• Oversee site selection, recruitment, and monitoring activities for clinical trials within Italy.
• Work closely with quality teams to ensure vendor compliance with GCP, GMP, GLP, and ICH guidelines, as well as company policies.
• Manage external service providers, including Contract Research Organizations (CROs), vendors, and clinical trial sites, ensuring all deliverables are met.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless vendor integration into drug development programs
• Facilitate inter-vendor processes, such as transfers of materials and data
• Work with Program Management to facilitate development and management of budgets and timelines, adjusting as necessary to meet operational needs.
• Track and report on vendor budget, progress, Key performance indicators, and other key metrics to senior leadership.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) when performance gaps occur.
• Work with finance teams to review purchase orders, invoice approvals, and financial reconciliation
• Provide vendor-related insights for regulatory submissions (IND, CTA, NDA/BLA) and inspection readiness
• Represent the company at vendor meetings and conferences as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or PhD) preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical operational experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry, with at least 2 years in a vendor-management capacity.
• Experience managing CROs, CMOs, bioanalytical labs, central labs, and clinical technology vendors.
• Understanding of clinical trial design, execution, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP, ICH, FDA, EMA).
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Italian (both written and spoken).

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to solve problems proactively and collaborate across functional areas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including the use of modern technology to facilitate communication and organization
• Proficiency with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and Microsoft Office

• Ability to work under an open-ended, starting with part-time or potentially full-time contract (contratto a tempo indeterminato) or fixed-term contract (contratto a tempo determinato), depending on the needs of the company.
• Benefits:
• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance and pension contributions.
• Annual paid time off (vacation days) and public holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to company policies)

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.

• Starting with a temporary contract 1 year

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