CDMA Supplier Relationship Manager - LanceSoft Inc
Pleasanton, CA 94588
About the Job
Category: Medical/Clinical Affairs
pay rate: $55/hr
Manager is open to all locations, as long as they can be available about 5-6 core hours during the day. Please be sure to add your candidate's location at the top of the resume.
JOB SUMMARY
The Supplier Relationship Manager works closely with project, people, and functional leaders across Clinical Operations &
Biometrics, Procurement, Legal and Suppliers to ensure appropriate governance and oversight of RMS suppliers and maximizes
the value obtained from partnerships with external providers of Clinical Trial Services at a study, program or supplier level.
This is a two level job requiring a combination of advanced skills and experience in identifying, selecting and managing external
suppliers of Clinical Trial Services.
Responsibilities
• Oversee all aspects of outsourcing / external resourcing in support of Clinical Operations and Biomentrics (COBM) functions
and sub-functions.
• Effectively manages the relationships with key suppliers and represents RMS at applicable levels within management teams /
steering committees.
• Develops overall RMS COBM outsourcing strategy across functions.
• Works with COBM leaders to identify and fully document outsourcing needs.
• Works with Procurement and COBM Subject Matter Experts (SME) to identify and select suppliers.
• Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Assurance and SME to qualify.
• Works with Clinical Contract Administration and Legal to establish Master Services Agreement (MSA) for as many suppliers
as possible.
• Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators for applicable suppliers.
• Ensures complete and accurate supplier information / records are maintained across applicable systems (e.g., Simple-Buy,
CTMS, etc.)
• Other applicable duties assigned by manager
• Manages staff; provides staff with coaching, training and opportunities to develop skills, and gives ongoing, constructive and
timely feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.
Formal Training/Education
Education Level Education Details Req Pref
Bachelor's Degree in Business / Finance or industry related field X
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER - RMS
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Formal Training/Education
Education Level Education Details Req Pref
Master's Degree in Business / Finance or industry related field X
Experience
Years of Experience Experience Details Req Pref
7 years
relevant experience required in sponsor / vendor relationship
experience within Diagnostics and/or Pharmaceutical
industry
X
4 years of specific RFI, RFP, Contracting and/or Budget
management experience
X
Are equivalencies acceptable?
No
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skill or Ability Req Pref Proficiency
• Clinical Trial Services
• Vendor Management
• Contracting: Master Services Agreement content and contract negotiations
• Vendor Budgets
• Key Performance Indicators for Clinical Trial Services
• Project Management Software
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certifications Details Attainable Within XX
Months Req Pref
Travel Requirements
pay rate: $55/hr
Manager is open to all locations, as long as they can be available about 5-6 core hours during the day. Please be sure to add your candidate's location at the top of the resume.
JOB SUMMARY
The Supplier Relationship Manager works closely with project, people, and functional leaders across Clinical Operations &
Biometrics, Procurement, Legal and Suppliers to ensure appropriate governance and oversight of RMS suppliers and maximizes
the value obtained from partnerships with external providers of Clinical Trial Services at a study, program or supplier level.
This is a two level job requiring a combination of advanced skills and experience in identifying, selecting and managing external
suppliers of Clinical Trial Services.
Responsibilities
• Oversee all aspects of outsourcing / external resourcing in support of Clinical Operations and Biomentrics (COBM) functions
and sub-functions.
• Effectively manages the relationships with key suppliers and represents RMS at applicable levels within management teams /
steering committees.
• Develops overall RMS COBM outsourcing strategy across functions.
• Works with COBM leaders to identify and fully document outsourcing needs.
• Works with Procurement and COBM Subject Matter Experts (SME) to identify and select suppliers.
• Works with Procurement, Supplier Quality Assurance and SME to qualify.
• Works with Clinical Contract Administration and Legal to establish Master Services Agreement (MSA) for as many suppliers
as possible.
• Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators for applicable suppliers.
• Ensures complete and accurate supplier information / records are maintained across applicable systems (e.g., Simple-Buy,
CTMS, etc.)
• Other applicable duties assigned by manager
• Manages staff; provides staff with coaching, training and opportunities to develop skills, and gives ongoing, constructive and
timely feedback on performance and progress toward goals and expectations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.
Formal Training/Education
Education Level Education Details Req Pref
Bachelor's Degree in Business / Finance or industry related field X
SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGER - RMS
Page 2 of 2
Formal Training/Education
Education Level Education Details Req Pref
Master's Degree in Business / Finance or industry related field X
Experience
Years of Experience Experience Details Req Pref
7 years
relevant experience required in sponsor / vendor relationship
experience within Diagnostics and/or Pharmaceutical
industry
X
4 years of specific RFI, RFP, Contracting and/or Budget
management experience
X
Are equivalencies acceptable?
No
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skill or Ability Req Pref Proficiency
• Clinical Trial Services
• Vendor Management
• Contracting: Master Services Agreement content and contract negotiations
• Vendor Budgets
• Key Performance Indicators for Clinical Trial Services
• Project Management Software
Licenses and Certifications
Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certifications Details Attainable Within XX
Months Req Pref
Travel Requirements
Source : LanceSoft Inc