Vendor Manager / Gestionnaire de fournisseurs (Canada)

at  Innovaderm Research

The Vendor Manager (VM) is responsible for establishing and managing project supplier and vendor scope, timelines, and costs for awarded opportunities throughout the project life cycle, including the execution of work orders and change orders. Additionally, the VM will ensure ongoing operational and financial oversight, and risk and issue management of vendors. The Vendor Manager acts as the project main point of contact vendors and is a client-facing member of the team who works in close collaboration with the global project team to ensure the quality delivery of vendor services.

EDUCATION



• Bachelor degree in science or relevant field of study

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of Experience in clinical research and in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and/or CRO industry.
• Project management experience. PMP Certification is an asset.
• Good knowledge of good clinical practices, and applicable Health Canada, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations/guidelines as well as European Union (EU) pharmaceutical legislation for the Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR).
• Dermatology, aesthetics, and/or rheumatology experience is an asset.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and understand stakeholder motivations and emotions. Service focus to Sponsor, Sites and Patients stakeholders.
• Management: Highly organized and detail-oriented with effective project planning and time management skills. Quick learner, good adaptability and versatile. Proven competency in fast-paced and matrix environment.
• Networking: Demonstrates an aptitude for connecting with others and building relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Negotiation: Negotiation and conflict management skills, appropriately assertive to advocate fairly for Innovaderm and Client best interests.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify, mitigate or control threats to the project.
• Technical and digital aptitude: Use of business platforms to capture business intelligence.
• Data management & analytics: Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset. Ability to gather, clean and interpret data, including KPIs.
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THIS ROLE IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU:

• Have at least 3 years of experience in clinical research and in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and/or CRO industry.
• Are a nimble learner, agile and creative team member
• Are a good communicator and fair conflict manager

OTHER VMO RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in functional and/or corporate initiatives and special projects, as assigned.
• May participate in business development opportunities (e.g. strategy meetings, bid defense meetings).
• May participate in identification and assessment of new vendors for qualification.
• VMO team member back-up for planned and unplanned absences, as assigned.
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