Vendor Relations Specialist

Job Description:

The Vendor Outsourcing Associate II will be responsible for supporting various activities and projects within the Vendor Outsourcing organization.

Main responsibilities:

· Managing contract lifecycle for following types of contracts:

Primary Responsibility

• Clinical Consulting Agreements
• Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs)

Secondary Responsibility/Back up Support:

• Letters of Authorization (LoAs) to authorize work with Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
• Other contracts as identified, as needed

• Facilitate the contract management lifecycle from receipt of request to execution and maintenance of contract, including:
• Drafting and negotiation of contract terms
• Ensuring compliance with Company/Vendor Outsourcing process requirements
• Partnering with internal stakeholders, including business compliance, legal, finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure proper facilitation and execution of contract
• Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders by providing timely and high-quality contracts
• Timely and accurate tracking, management and filing of contracts within company systems.

Ideal candidate characteristics include:

• Has a strong work ethic and ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Is structured, well organized and process oriented
• Has exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Complies with required processes in a regulated environment
• Comfortable interacting with internal (clinical, finance, legal) and external stakeholders (vendors, healthcare professionals)
• Has deep understanding of contracting knowledge, including contract structure and format
• Proficiency in legal language and contractual terms
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills

Candidate Education/Experience Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree or higher

· Minimum 3 years Industry experience preferred