When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do. Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. Parexel are currently recruiting for an experienced Vendor Manager to support one of our key sponsors, and one of the most renowned pharmaceutical businesses in the world. In this position you will be responsible for ensuring a flawless and accelerated vendor service delivery at the trial start-up phase and supports implementation of defined category strategies and service standardization and ensures compliance through the life of the studies assigned. This role proactively assesses risk and concludes contingency plans to de-risk study startup and beyond. Some specifics about this advertised role Reviewing of the vendor and category related specific sections of the protocol, ensure vendor expertise is leveraged when refining specifications towards Final Protocol Contributing to development of Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) to facilitate bid process and selection of Vendors. Quote/Proposal review in collaboration with procurement (and vendor). If required, support contract negotiations. Vendor budget review of final quotes Accountable for Vendor cost control, budget review, invoice reconciliation and PO close-out Who are Parexel Parexel supports clinical studies across the full range of therapeutic areas, and we have longstanding partnerships with a vast client base. We supported the trials of most of today’s top 50 best-selling drugs, but equally we enable more niche drug developments that are critical to the well-being of many patients. You’ll be an influential member of the wider team. What we are looking for in the this role For every role, we look for professionals who have the determination and courage always to put patient well-being first. That to us is working with heart. Here are a few requirements specific to this advertised role. 3 years working experience and excellent knowledge of the clinical operation processes and vendor management. Expert knowledge of clinical trial design and mapping to supplier requirements Experience in User Acceptance testing (eCOA & IRT) Knowledge of key deliverables that impact green light milestones and vendor readiness Experience in outsourcing, contracting, sourcing of clinical services with Vendor/CROs (RFP, RFQ, contracting) Specific category expertise – ideally experience of global equipment supply and/or radiation. Not quite the role for you? Join Our Talent Community and we’ll reach out with job alerts when positions that match your career interests become available. We’ll also share periodic updates about the latest company news and events. Sign up today https://jobs.parexel.com/functional-service-provider Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts and in Durham, North Carolina, Parexel has over 16,000 employees, with offices that support clients in over 100 countries around the world. We provide the most comprehensive drug development capabilities of any CRO worldwide. Our global regulatory expertise, Phase I-IV clinical research services, and advanced commercialization services all work together to move you through the development journey more smoothly and cost-effectively from beginning to end.