Vendor Acquisition – Contracting Manager

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Vendor Acquisition & Contracting Manager handling vendor sourcing and management for clinical partnerships at Care Access. Overseeing vendor contracts and ensuring compliance to support health research objectives.

Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Director of Study Feasibility & Clinical Partnerships, plays a critical role in identification, sourcing, qualification, onboarding, negotiation, and management of vendor relationships to support Care Access objectives.
  • Review clinical protocols and other study documents to determine vendor scope and compatibility; translate protocol elements into vendor qualifications and study requirements.
  • Identify potential vendors based on the requirements of the protocol and other study documents; conduct market research to assess vendor capabilities, pricing models, and risk factors.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize vendor contracts in collaboration with direct report, legal and finance teams. Track contract renewals, expirations, amendments, and compliance requirements.
  • Identify and troubleshoot vendor-related issues impacting clinical execution or study timelines; establish performance metrics and monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, nursing, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 3–5 years of experience in clinical operations, vendor management, or clinical trial start-up.
  • Prior vendor-facing experience within clinical trials required.
  • Familiarity with vendor acquisition and management, and contracting workflows.
  • Experience in Clinical Project Management is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency with CTMS, clinical portals, and project tracking tools.

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
  • 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
  • Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match