Vendor Category Manager Jobs

Premier Research is looking for a Vendor Category Manager to join our Project Delivery team. You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

• We are Built for You. We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
• We are Built with You. As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver medical innovation that patients are desperate for.
• We are Built by You. Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.

Together, we are Built for BiotechSM. Join us and build your future here.

What you'll be doing:

• May need to travel to meet Vendors (less than 20%)
• Partners with Project Delivery as a Subject Matter Expert for Vendor strategy
• Establish, develop and manage relationships with the Vendors in the assigned categories
• Perform horizon scanning for new services/ providers in the assigned categories
• Participate in the development and execution of approved strategies for assigned categories
• Collect and analyze agreed metrics, KPIs and feedback to assess delivery, compare Vendors and recommend the best study fit

What we are searching for:

• Previous vendor management experience preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in project trial delivery or similar positions
• Thorough understanding of Clinical Trial Execution
• Previous CRO Experience preferred
• Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in a relevant field from an accredited institution or a combination of education and experience

Why choose Premier Research?

• Our dedication to biotech and specialty pharma is unlike any other. We provide our staff with innovative technologies and continuous learning opportunities so that they have the tools they need to be successful.
• Premier Research is more than a company – it’s a community of people that truly care about one another, about our clients, and about our mission of furthering research to improve the lives of patients in critical need.
• Our cultural anchors – Caring & Empathy, Empowerment, Aspiration, One Team – mirror the flexibility and trust that our team embodies. As a Premier team member, you have the power to make an impact, regardless of job title and location.

Because we are transforming life-changing ideas into new medical treatments for a diverse population, we require the perspectives of a diverse staff thinking creatively, challenging ideas, and solving complex problems fearlessly. Through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and empowerment, we create a community of belonging that welcomes differences, fuels innovation, and better connects us to the patients, physicians, and customers we serve.

We hire people that add to our culture, then invest in developing skills and abilities. If you are excited about this role, but your past experiences do not perfectly align with the position as described, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be exactly the right candidate for this role or others.

Premier Research considers immigration sponsorship to be an important part of recruiting, hiring, and retaining an innovative workforce. The company will sponsor work visa and green card applications for qualified employees in compliance with our Visa Sponsorship Policy. Sponsorship is not a guarantee of employment.

Premier Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is compliant with all federal guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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