Director, Clinical Vendor Strategy
Core
Leads clinical outsourcing strategy and vendor governance to support successful clinical trial delivery and organizational growth.
Role type
Director, Clinical Vendor Strategy
Builds
Strategic vendor partnerships and optimized outsourcing models for clinical development portfolios
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Research / Vendor Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Clinical operations expertise, vendor management, strategic sourcing, RFP development, cross-functional leadership, process improvement, regulatory compliance (ICH-GCP), portfolio planning
Preferred skills
Master's degree or equivalent, experience in CRO/biotech/pharma environments, multi-phase trial execution, business development support
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead vendor outsourcing strategies for proposals and RFPs, evaluate and select vendors, partner with Vendor Management to strengthen supplier relationships, present outsourcing strategies in bid defenses, build strong supplier partnerships, lead initiatives to optimize and scale outsourcing processes, serve as subject matter expert for trial delivery, provide insights on vendor performance and risks, develop tools and best practices for vendor governance, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional alignment
