Vendor Qualification Associate - #1402397

Overview

We are currently searching for a skilled professional to join a well-known client’s team as a Vendor Qualification Associate in Foster City, CA. The Vendor Qualification Associate role will be responsible for ensuring high quality of data and services across all vendors supporting global R&D portfolio of Phase I-IV clinical trials. Their work will have a direct impact on the organization and the larger clinical industry, making this an amazing career opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Request for Information (RFI), Data Privacy and Security IT Assessments, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Due Diligence, Financial Health Assessments, and Vendor Subcontractor Process Management.
• Support inspection readiness preparation activities to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Perform data analysis and benchmarking to generate strategic insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and support cross-functional initiatives with stakeholders such as R&D Quality & Compliance, Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, Business Conduct, Vendor Relationship Management, and Payments teams.
• Deliver presentations and training to internal teams and external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, GVP, GLP, GDP, and ICH E6 R2 regulations.
• Stay current on global and regional trends in vendor compliance and regulatory expectations.
• Effectively manage multiple projects with minimal supervision, prioritizing competing tasks efficiently.
  
  

Experience

Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry

EDUCATION

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree required, PMP certification or equivalent preferred

To Be a Best-fit Your Strengths Must Include

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail and proactive management of quality findings will be integral to the teams success
• Strong project management, organization, and critical thinking skills
• Comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Executive presence
  
  

About Advanced Clinical

Advanced Clinical is an award-winning clinical development organization that provides global services including CRO, Functional Support, Quality & Validation, Patient Recruitment and Retention, and Strategic Talent Acquisition solutions for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations. Our mission is to deliver a truly better clinical experience for our clients and candidates. To learn more about Advanced Clinical which has been named to Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces, Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies, and Best of Staffing Talent & Client, visit http://www.advancedclinical.com.

Regarding your application

Please know that every completed application is carefully reviewed by the Advanced Clinical recruitment team. We understand the time commitment that is needed to prepare an application, so we respect your effort by thoughtfully reviewing and responding to each application. In return, we ask for your patience as careful review takes time, and we may not be able to respond to every application immediately.

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