Vendor Strategy Manager

job summary: This is a premier opportunity to serve as a Central Lab Subject Matter Expert within a sophisticated Vendor Strategy and Relationship (VSR) team. You will drive operational excellence across the full vendor lifecycle, bridging the gap between clinical study teams and third-party providers to ensure seamless execution in low-to-mid complexity therapeutic areas. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives on standardizing processes, optimizing performance, and proactively managing risks to support innovative growth in clinical development. The work is conducted within a highly collaborative, remote-first environment that supports a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, focusing on large-scale therapeutic advancements. location: Telecommute job type: Contract salary: $70.00 - 76.06 per hour work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelors responsibilities: • Execute vendor selection strategies in collaboration with business and clinical study teams. • Lead early engagement activities and internal/joint vendor kick-off meetings to advise on design risks and trends. • Conduct high-level reviews of key vendor documents, including contracts and study specifications, to ensure quality alignment. • Provide financial health support and manage study-level escalations according to established plans. • Analyze operational metrics and trends to implement mitigation solutions that optimize TA performance. • Educate study teams on database lock and close-out processes while providing risk mitigation guidance. • Develop TA standards and training resources, leading multi-study lessons learned sessions across the organization. qualifications: Required Skills • Bachelor's degree in Business Economics, Science, Health Administration, or a related field. • 3+ years of clinical development experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. • 3+ years of direct experience working with third-party vendors. • Demonstrated Central Lab Subject Matter Expertise (SME). • Proficiency in SOPs, ICH, Global Regulations, and Ethics/Compliance. • Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills • Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and change management. • Expertise in analyzing intermediate business problems to design innovative data-driven solutions. • Proven ability to influence internal and external stakeholders in a collaborative environment. #LI-ST1 skills: Vendor Management, Stakeholder Management, Clinical Development Strategy, Vendor Selection, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Change Control Management, International Council for Harmonization (ICH), Global Regulatory Strategy Execution Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job