Senior Manager, Vendor Strategy Management

The Senior Manager, Vendor Strategy Management encompasses a key role within the Vendor Strategy and Operations department providing oversight and support to the study teams and their CROs/vendors. The Senior Manager, Vendor Strategy Management works with internal and external partners to ensure the study teams and CRO/vendors are delivering on-time, successful and safe clinical trials while establishing high levels of performance oversight and escalation.

This position will report to the Associate Director, Vendor Strategy Management and can be performed remotely within the US.

What You’ll Do:

• Supports the strategic direction for CROs, and preferred clinical trial vendor providers used in support of all clinical trials supported by Clinical Operations
• Leads the development and implementation of robust vendor performance and governance programs, including establishment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operational Key Metrics (OKMs), Key Risk Indicators and effective vendor oversight to provide global, high quality clinical trial services. Ensures CRO/vendor alignment with relevant program team and corporate goals and drives operational efficiencies
• Supports preferred CRO and vendor partnerships and maintains relationships with external providers
• Leads governance forum (Joint Operating Committees, Executive Steering Committees etc.) across clinical trial vendors (CRO, central lab and other key clinical trial vendors, i.e. Imaging Service Providers)
• Accountable for CRO and ancillary vendor performance; ensures clear focus and understanding of all issues surrounding performance and quality
• Communicates portfolio-level CRO/vendor risks or issues to applicable Deciphera departments and follows issue through resolution
• Supports the timely execution of vendor contracting, in partnership with Clinical Operations study teams, Procurement, Legal and Finance, overseeing Master Service Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders
• Serve as an escalation point for CRO and key vendor relationships; address and/or escalate vendor performance issues; identifies probable vendor risks and potential mitigation strategies
• Leads the development and implementation of CRO/vendor initiatives
• Participates in vendor sourcing activities, as applicable
• Participates and supports Deciphera Clinical Operations and CRO/vendors in regulatory inspections and preparation

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience in a matrix biotech organization, with a minimum of 3 years in vendor management with clinical vendors in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to interface with vendors, collaborators, all internal departments, and all levels of management.
• Understanding of Clinical/Drug Development; familiar with Regulatory Guidelines including ICH GCP.
• Previous experience working with clinical operations and finance is preferred.
• Position requires up to 20% travel.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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