Manager, Clinical Vendor Management Jobs

Apogee Therapeutics

Location:
United States

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

150000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Manager, Clinical Vendor Management is a member of the Clinical Trial Excellence Vendor Strategy & Management team and is responsible for facilitating the identification, selection, and management of clinical study vendors and providing portfolio level issue trending, escalation and management. This role will act as a liaison between Apogee and external vendors while working to find cost savings and operational efficiencies and will help support and implement the strategic vision outlined by the Vendor Strategy & Management Lead. He/she will work with cross-functional members of the Apogee organization (Clinical, Finance, and Legal) to assess the best fit for Apogee’s growing Phase 2 and 3 trial needs. This role will focus on initial MSA contract negotiations, rate cards, scope review and issue escalation associated with assigned vendors. This individual will participate in the standardization of Clinical Operation processes and will ensure sourcing objectives are aligned with corporate/operational goals.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with business partners to research and evaluate potential vendors based on their capabilities, pricing, and service level agreements
Build strong relationships with key vendors
Conduct ongoing assessment of vendor relationship performance through KPI review, vendor performance trend analysis, and administration/interpretation of stakeholder satisfaction surveys
Drive and improve existing systems and processes
Maintain knowledge of market trends for assigned key vendors
Lead and conduct high visibility and competitive negotiations
Support sourcing policies, contingency plans, and additional strategic initiatives established by the Vendor Strategy & Management Lead
Support Clinical Operations Vendor Sourcing and vendor governance related meetings
Hold vendors accountable to performance goals/agreements
Drive annual third-party vendor spend savings while improving processes and vendor relationships
Closely manage deliverable timelines and cross-functional input to keep reviews, decisions, and initiatives on track
Participate in the continuous improvement process for programs within purview
Lead/participate in vendor strategy and budget discussions
Collaborate on contracts review to verify compliance with MSA, discount structures, and performance requirements

Requirements:

Knowledge of the drug development process in complex indications for large global programs
Strong understanding of contracting process and ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements
Ability to prepare bids, requests for quotes, and proposals
Excellent communication skills with an ability to present to a variety of stakeholders and tailor messages accordingly
Proven ability to influence and make decisions in a matrixed environment
Comfortable leading candid conversations on vendor delivery and driving to resolution of performance challenges
Partnering with study teams and vendors to effectively manage conflicting viewpoints and challenging situations with minimal negative impact
Experience in problem solving capabilities
can see a problem from multiple angles and provide viable, innovative options for resolution
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage priorities to achieve goals and support unplanned work
Bachelor’s degree in management, finance, or related field
5 years of relevant experience working in a pharmaceutical/biotech company or CRO
Excellent leadership skills and big-picture mentality
Ability to keep pace with a fast-moving organization
Availability to participate in calls across multiple international time zones
Exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%

What we offer:

Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
Three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave
Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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