Vendor Manager Associate (On contract)

Bengaluru - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Vendor Manager Associate plays a key role in our Vendor Quality and Qualification team in supporting the qualification of third-party clinical vendors. This position will be responsible for supporting the process in the qualification and requalification of third-party vendors who provide services/ products that directly support clinical trials.

Responsibilities:

Supports the vendor qualification process for Fortrea clinical vendors including the assessment of capabilities under the direction of the Manager-level or higher in Vendor Quality and Qualification
Coordinates the qualification process with SMEs for QA Clinical Sourcing functional area SMEs etc maintaining effective tracking of the process and completion in a timely manner
Includes issuance collection and review of vendor qualification documents i.e. CDA DDF and RFI and ensuring proper follow up on vendor qualification requests
Partner with QA department in vendor qualification audits
Creation/ maintenance of Qualified Supplier List (QSL). Ensures the QSL is maintained and provides clear information on the available approved vendors
Ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete vendor files ensuring documentation is available for QA Clinical Sourcing compliance and clinical audits
CAPA/ audit support
Participates in and supports other CVS initiatives as required

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Life Sciences
3 years of experience in the life sciences industry e.g. CRO pharma biotech and experience in the job discipline (vendor qualification/ vendor management/ QA) is preferred
Experience in clinical research understanding of clinical research and comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial services and vendors
Experience working independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment under time and resource pressures
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills when dealing with both external and internal customers with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Good presentation skills
Proficient with MS Office programs
Proactive self-starter
Multi-tasker
Creative problem solver (to improve processes create new approaches)
Excellent Project Management skills to ensure proper proactive planning and follow up
Well Organized
Team player
Enthusiastic agent of change

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Required Experience:

Manager

Supports the vendor qualification process for Fortrea clinical vendors including the assessment of capabilities under the direction of the Manager-level or higher in Vendor Quality and Qualification
Coordinates the qualification process with SMEs for QA Clinical Sourcing functional area SMEs etc maintaining effective tracking of the process and completion in a timely manner
Includes issuance collection and review of vendor qualification documents i.e. CDA DDF and RFI and ensuring proper follow up on vendor qualification requests
Partner with QA department in vendor qualification audits
Creation/ maintenance of Qualified Supplier List (QSL). Ensures the QSL is maintained and provides clear information on the available approved vendors
Ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete vendor files ensuring documentation is available for QA Clinical Sourcing compliance and clinical audits
CAPA/ audit support
Participates in and supports other CVS initiatives as required

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Life Sciences
3 years of experience in the life sciences industry e.g. CRO pharma biotech and experience in the job discipline (vendor qualification/ vendor management/ QA) is preferred
Experience in clinical research understanding of clinical research and comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial services and vendors
Experience working independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment under time and resource pressures
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills when dealing with both external and internal customers with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Good presentation skills
Proficient with MS Office programs
Proactive self-starter
Multi-tasker
Creative problem solver (to improve processes create new approaches)
Excellent Project Management skills to ensure proper proactive planning and follow up
Well Organized
Team player
Enthusiastic agent of change