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Vendor Qualification Associate
Job Location:
Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Vendor Qualification Associate I
Foster City CA- Hybrid
Hire Type: Contract
Foster City CA- Hybrid
Hire Type: Contract
Vendor Qualification Associate I who will report to the Director of Vendor Outsourcing. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality of data and services across all vendors supporting Gileads global R&D portfolio Ph I-IV clinical trials.
The candidate should have a deep understanding of vendor capability assessments sourcing contracting procurement category management and inspection readiness activities as they will be leading and/or supporting those cross-functional efforts. The candidate should also have an understanding of various clinical trial activities such as clinical monitoring data management Real World Data/Evidence (RWD/RWE) biostatistics medical writing Ph 1 CRU central lab biomarker lab bioanalytical lab RTSM eCOA medical imaging safety e-informed consent mobile HCP services telemedicine and wearables/sensors.
Daily activities will include but are not limited to conducting Request for Information (RFI) Data Privacy and Security IT Assessments Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Due Diligence Vendor Subcontractor Process Management Financial Health Assessments Inspection Readiness Preparation Activities Data Analyses and Benchmarking to Provide Data Informed Insights into Strategies and Continuous Improvement Initiatives Presentations and Trainings.
The candidate should have executive presence excellent communication skills project management & critical thinking skills; and is comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors. The Vendor Qualification Associate I will be regularly partnering with team members such as R&D Quality & Compliance clinical operations finance legal business conduct vendor relationship management payments and vendors.
The Vendor Qualification Associate I is expected to complete tasks and projects under minimal supervision and has the ability to manage competing priorities effectively and proficiently.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice GCP Good Pharmacovigilance Practices GVP Good Laboratory Practice GLP Good Documentation Practice GDP and ICH E6 R2 compliance requirements.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice GCP Good Pharmacovigilance Practices GVP Good Laboratory Practice GLP Good Documentation Practice GDP and ICH E6 R2 compliance requirements.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of current global and regional trends in compliance. Candidate has 5 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry; and has a BS or BA.(1) PMP certification or equivalent certification (2) Candidates can be current or former project managers & (3) Project management experience in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries
Skills:
Strong interpersonal communication skills Attention to detail and proactive management of quality findings will be integral to the teams success Strong project management organization and critical thinking skills Comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors Executive presence
Skills:
Strong interpersonal communication skills Attention to detail and proactive management of quality findings will be integral to the teams success Strong project management organization and critical thinking skills Comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors Executive presence
