Vendor Acquisition – Contracting Manager

Role Overview

• Reporting to the Director of Study Feasibility & Clinical Partnerships, plays a critical role in identification, sourcing, qualification, onboarding, negotiation, and management of vendor relationships to support Care Access objectives.
• Review clinical protocols and other study documents to determine vendor scope and compatibility; translate protocol elements into vendor qualifications and study requirements.
• Identify potential vendors based on the requirements of the protocol and other study documents; conduct market research to assess vendor capabilities, pricing models, and risk factors.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize vendor contracts in collaboration with direct report, legal and finance teams. Track contract renewals, expirations, amendments, and compliance requirements.
• Identify and troubleshoot vendor-related issues impacting clinical execution or study timelines; establish performance metrics and monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, nursing, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in clinical operations, vendor management, or clinical trial start-up.
• Prior vendor-facing experience within clinical trials required.
• Familiarity with vendor acquisition and management, and contracting workflows.
• Experience in Clinical Project Management is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with CTMS, clinical portals, and project tracking tools.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match