Vendor Operations Project Manager — Pharmaceutical (Remote/Onsite — Indianapolis, IN) Contract

This is a remote position.

Our Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical client has an exciting opportunity for a V endor Operations Project Manager.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Vendor Operations Project Manager to support one of our clients in their Clinical Trials Patient Engagement Team, driving efficiency and compliance in vendor operations. This role is critical in managing the full scope of vendor operations, including procurement activities, contract oversight, and budget tracking, to ensure seamless project execution. The ideal candidate will have strong project management expertise with a focus on vendor management, procurement processes, and financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vendor Operations Oversight: Manage vendor selection, award/rejection processes, and contract management, ensuring smooth procurement operations.
• Procurement Coordination: Lead the creation and management of Statements of Work (SOWs), Purchase Orders (POs), and invoicing processes to ensure timely execution.
• Budget & Financial Tracking: Oversee vendor-related financials, monitoring budgets and ensuring cost efficiency in procurement activities.
• Compliance & Documentation Management: Maintain organized vendor-related records, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams, including legal, finance, and procurement, to align vendor operations with project milestones and objectives.
• Technical & Data Management: Utilize Excel and other tools to track budgets, timelines, and vendor performance metrics, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
  
  

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in vendor management, procurement operations, or project management within a clinical or life sciences setting.
• Proven expertise in contract management, procurement processes, and budget oversight within complex project environments.
• Strong Excel proficiency and ability to manage financial and operational data effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills to manage multiple vendors and procurement workflows.
• Experience with SOW creation, PO management, and invoicing processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to track and report on vendor performance and procurement metrics.
  
  

Other Details :

• Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week
• Contract Length: 18 months with renewal
• Work Setup: Indianapolis preferred, but will consider Remote for very strong candidates
  
  

In addition to a dynamic and collaborative work environment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being. Our benefits include paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, and medical insurance to ensure our team members have the flexibility and coverage they need. We believe in fostering a healthy work-life balance while providing the necessary support for professional and personal growth.

E-Verify Participation :

Pharmavise Consulting Corporation participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Pharmavise is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 888-897-7781 or through their website at dhs.gov/e-verify.