CrawlJobs Logo

Manager, Clinical Vendor Management

apogeetherapeutics.com Logo

Apogee Therapeutics

Location Icon

Location:
United States

Category Icon

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

150000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

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
Job Link Share:

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Manager, Clinical Vendor Management

Analyst, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics-Ambulatory

As part of the Epic team, you will be expected to be proficient in all critical ...
Location
Location
United States , Work From Home
Salary
Salary:
83430.00 - 222480.00 USD / Year
https://www.cvshealth.com/ Logo
CVS Health
Expiration Date
March 02, 2026
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum of five (5) years of related experience is required
  • Two or more Epic Certifications: EpicCare Ambulatory, Healthy Planet, Beacon, Willow, Prelude, Cadence, Resolute Professional Billing, HIM (Health Information Management), MyChart, Beaker, Welcome Kiosk, Rover, Haiku, EpicCare Link, Caboodle, SlicerDicer, Bridges, Reporting Workbench, Orders
  • Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent experience
  • Strong experience configuring, designing, and supporting an Epic solution
  • Previous application configuration experience
  • Knowledge of Ambulatory workflows and quality and safety initiatives
  • Experience in test planning & execution, test case development, and meeting project quality requirements
  • Experience working on large projects, strong knowledge of clinical applications and understanding of the healthcare IT industry
  • Understanding of configurable applications and monitoring practices
  • Analytical, problem resolution and interpersonal skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Design and develop and facilitate deployment of the quality and safety initiatives
  • Oversee build and maintenance of Epic environments, related in particular to Medical Affairs safety efforts
  • Facilitate communication and problem solving sessions to identify, scope and plan for safety mitigation plans
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of materials and methodologies, user guides, and support resources
  • Create and fulfill EHR use cases, identify business and functional requirements and working closely with IT resources to translate requirements and workflows to technical specifications
  • Lead documentation efforts for discovery and implementation
  • Ensure requirements and future state workflows are clearly defined
  • Support development of Quality and Safety Governance and guidance group supporting both Oak Street Health and all CVS business units
  • Work with across the CVS enterprise to identify tasks and associated business units impacted by quality & safety efforts
  • Support execution of vendor upgrades, system changes and environment maintenance procedures
What we offer
What we offer
  • Affordable medical plan options
  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • No-cost wellness screenings
  • Tobacco cessation and weight management programs
  • Confidential counseling and financial coaching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Family leave
  • Dependent care resources
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Manager, Clinical Operations, International

Cabaletta is seeking a Manager/Sr Manager, Clinical Operations, International. R...
Location
Location
Germany; Switzerland
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
cabalettabio.com Logo
Cabaletta Bio Inc
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in life sciences or related field
  • Minimum 4 years of clinical trial management experience including management of study resources, vendors, budgets, supplies, critical path activities, and risk management, within Biotech or pharmaceutical industry or equivalent by experience
  • Cell therapy experience preferred and/or focus complex therapies
  • Fluency in English
  • working proficiency in additional European languages a plus
  • Experience with early phase, complex trials
  • Experience managing Contract Research Organizations and other external vendors
  • Good understanding of European regulatory requirements (EMA, MHRA, etc)
  • Working knowledge of GCP/ ICH regulatory guidelines
  • Extensive knowledge of standard industry practices related to study start-up, site management and monitoring, document management, and clinical supply management
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provide day-to-day clinical project management oversight of the full range of clinical operations activities associated with clinical trial conduct from protocol development, feasibility/capability assessments, initiation, execution, control, and closure
  • Perform hands-on activities not outsourced to vendors, as needed
  • Author study documents and plans such as ICF and study specific plans
  • Provide input and review of site training materials
  • Review and provide clinical operations input into relevant clinical documents such as the protocol, investigator brochure, regulatory documents, clinical study reports and other documents and plans as appropriate
  • Proactively identify risks and lead team members to mitigate risks in a timely fashion
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships, both internal and external to project, including site personnel (KOLs, PIs, Study Coordinators)
  • Select and manage vendors
  • Perform and document study-level Sponsor Oversight of outsourced clinical activities
  • Execute clinical operations country submission tasks and documents: Review submission pack, coordinate country-specific ethics RFIs, review and update site-specific consent forms
What we offer
What we offer
  • health and retirement
  • PTO
  • stock option plans
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Clinical Trial Manager

The Senior Clinical Trial Manager (Sr. CTM) will manage the planning, execution,...
Location
Location
United States , Waltham
Salary
Salary:
136000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Year
kailera.com Logo
Kailera Therapeutics
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 8+ years of clinical trial experience, including direct management of CROs and vendors
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional study teams and drive clinical programs forward independently
  • Deep understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory frameworks relevant to global clinical trial management
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including stakeholder presentations and vendor negotiations
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and lead initiatives with minimal oversight
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and working knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)
  • Must be able to travel as needed
  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Serve as the primary operational lead for assigned clinical trials
  • accountable for end-to-end trial execution, including oversight of CROs and vendors, from study start-up through close-out
  • Lead cross-functional trial teams to ensure alignment on timelines, deliverables, risk mitigation, and study objectives
  • Independently manage key trial activities, such as protocol development, site selection, study conduct, monitoring, data review, and database lock
  • Oversee and review key clinical trial documents (e.g., informed consent forms, investigator brochures, monitoring plans), ensuring quality and regulatory compliance
  • Monitor CRO performance to ensure adherence to study plans, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations
  • escalate and resolve issues proactively
  • Lead development and review of study plans and vendor SOPs
  • ensure appropriate documentation and risk mitigation strategies are in place
  • Ensure timely data query resolution, review of protocol deviations, and follow-through on site-related corrective actions
What we offer
What we offer
  • Comprehensive health benefits and tax-advantaged savings accounts
  • Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, and a companywide year-end shutdown
  • Monthly wellness stipend
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Associate Director, Clinical Data Management

The Associate Director, Clinical Data Management plays a key role within the Cli...
Location
Location
United States , Waltham
Salary
Salary:
160000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year
kailera.com Logo
Kailera Therapeutics
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • At least 10 years of experience in clinical data management, including direct collaboration with CROs and data management vendors
  • Comprehensive knowledge of FDA and ICH/GCP regulations and their application to data management processes
  • Proficiency in CDISC standards (CDASH/SDTM), medical coding dictionaries, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, and industry best practices in clinical data management
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to manage multiple programs and workflows in a dynamic, team-oriented setting
  • Proven success in managing vendor relationships and functional service provider (FSP) partnerships
  • Strong track record of building effective relationships and managing expectations with external partners and vendors
  • Practical experience with electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) systems related to CDM documentation
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Science or related discipline
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provide project-level leadership for clinical data management (CDM) activities, monitor and report on overall study progress
  • Develop and maintain study timelines and ensure timely delivery of data-related milestones in collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors
  • Oversee the creation of study-specific CDM documentation, including eCRF specifications, completion guidelines, edit check specifications, and data management plans—proactively identifying and mitigating risks to data quality and ensuring appropriate filing in the Trial Master File (eTMF)
  • Manage CRO CDM counterparts to ensure compliance with scope of work, contractual agreements, timelines, and quality standards
  • Conduct end-to-end testing of electronic case report forms (eCRFs), including authoring and executing User Acceptance Test (UAT) plans and scripts prior to deployment
  • Develop and execute risk mitigation and action plans as needed to maintain data integrity and operational efficiency
  • Actively participate in internal study team discussions and engage with external stakeholders through vendor teleconferences
  • Serve as a primary liaison to internal partners (Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Safety/Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs) and external entities (CROs, third-party data vendors)
  • Monitor vendor performance and quality
  • escalate issues to management and implement corrective actions as appropriate
What we offer
What we offer
  • Comprehensive health benefits and tax-advantaged savings accounts
  • Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, and a companywide year-end shutdown
  • Monthly wellness stipend
  • Generous 401(k) match
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Clinical Trial Manager

Beam is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) to joi...
Location
Location
United States , Cambridge
Salary
Salary:
125000.00 - 155000.00 USD / Year
beamtx.com Logo
Beam Therapeutics
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or related field with 8+ years' experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical industries managing clinical trials
  • Phase I experience is strongly preferred
  • a background in rare disease and/or metabolic disorders is highly desirable
  • experience with cell & gene therapy is a plus
  • Experience with GCP/ICH Guidelines, and a strong understanding of cross-functional clinical processes
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to deal with competing priorities
  • strong reasoning and problem solving ability
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Manage all project team activities related study start up, conduct and close out activities
  • Work with Outsourcing and Contracts Management to ensure Site Contracts reflect trial activities and related budget
  • Manage Change Orders with Sites (and Vendors when necessary)
  • Contribute to development of Informed Consent Form and provide oversight and approval for all country and site level ICF
  • Oversee preparation and submission of essential documents to IRBs/ECs and regulatory authorities
  • Contribute to (or oversee the management of) the creation of the trial plans and site facing documents
  • Develop (or overseeing the development of) all training/day to day materials
  • Support data management activities
  • Monitor (and escalate appropriately) vendor metrics and vendor performance
  • Organize, oversee and/or participate in all study related meetings
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Associate Vice President, Clinical Data Management

The Associate Vice President, Clinical Data Management is a member of the Global...
Location
Location
India , Hyderabad
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
amgen.com Logo
Amgen
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree with 25+ years of data management experience
  • 10 to 15 years of managerial experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources
  • Experience within clinical data management, regulatory compliance, and strategic leadership within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environment
  • Expertise in GCP, ICH, FDA, EMA regulations, data governance, and clinical trial data standards (CDISC, SDTM)
  • Experience within cross-functional collaborations, leadership, and strategic planning skills, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while driving innovation in data management to support Amgen’s global clinical development efforts
  • Expertise in AI/ML-driven data management solutions, automation, and advanced analytics
  • Understanding of clinical data standards (CDISC, SDTM, ADaM)
  • Experience leading regulatory submissions, including NDA/BLA/MAA filings and advisory committee interactions
  • Proven ability to drive organizational change, optimize processes, and implement lean principles in clinical data management
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with clinical operations, regulatory affairs, biostatistics, and R&D teams
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Develop and drive the global data management strategy in alignment with clinical development objectives and corporate goals
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Clinical Data Management (CDM) function across all clinical programs and phases
  • Lead innovation initiatives, including the implementation of development integration programs and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to enhance data workflows
  • Represent Clinical Data Management in executive leadership discussions, regulatory interactions, and industry forums
  • Establish and enforce robust clinical data governance models, policies, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure quality and compliance
  • Make final decisions regarding standard operating procedures (SOPs), CDM best practices, and process optimization
  • Engage key stakeholders and ensure timely resolution on critical data integrity and regulatory compliance issues
  • Serve as the primary CDM representative during regulatory inspections and audits, with responsibility for final decisions on findings, responses, and corrective actions
  • Influence cross-functional clinical development, operational, and regulatory strategies through data-driven insights and analytics
  • Partner closely with Clinical Program Operations, Regulatory, Biostatistics, and R&D to ensure seamless integration and alignment of clinical data
Read More
Arrow Right

Global Category Manager – Clinical

Global Category Manager - Clinical / Direct Procurement for Pharma, Healthcare &...
Location
Location
Spain , Madrid
Salary
Salary:
55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year
bramwithconsulting.co.uk Logo
Bramwith Consulting
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Proven experience in clinical or R&D procurement within pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare or related regulated sectors
  • Hands-on experience managing RFP/RFI cycles, rate cards, master service agreements (MSAs), scope of work (SOW) development, and contract execution with clinical vendors or CROs
  • Ability to conduct market analysis, benchmark service offerings, and manage supplier performance using defined KPIs
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder engagement with teams such as clinical operations, regulatory affairs, QA, finance, legal, and technical/scientific functions
  • Confidence working with structured reporting, savings tracking, documentation standards, and procurement systems (e.g. Ariba, contract management workflows, dashboards)
  • A mindset for process improvement, simplification, and bringing consistency to sourcing documentation, templates, and workflows
  • Relevant qualification (CIPS or equivalent) beneficial
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Drive sourcing excellence
  • Work closely with R&D, clinical operations, legal, finance, regulatory and quality teams to shape category strategies, strengthen supplier relationships, and embed consistent sourcing standards and documentation
  • Influence category strategy, implement sourcing frameworks, and standardise processes across areas such as: Clinical trial services, full-service CROs and specialist providers
  • Biomarker, central laboratory and bioanalytical services
  • Lab equipment, consumables, and scientific technology
  • Packaging, materials, and external manufacturing partners
  • Drive both commercial value and risk/compliance outcomes, including GxP alignment, audit readiness, and service quality
  • Opportunity to contribute to project governance, reporting, dashboards, benchmarking initiatives, templates, process descriptions, and continuous improvement projects
What we offer
What we offer
  • Package
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Manager, CSAR - Global Library

The Global Library Manager will report to the Sr. Manager, Clinical System and A...
Location
Location
India , Hyderabad
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
amgen.com Logo
Amgen
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Master’s degree in life science, computer science, business administration or related field and 4 to 6 years of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in life science, computer science, business administration or related field and 6 to 8 years of experience
  • Diploma in life science, computer science, business administration or related field and 10 to 12 years of experience
  • Broad knowledge / work experience in data management / programming in the Pharmaceutical or Biotech arena
  • General project management and planning experience
  • Experience in oversight of outside vendors (CRO’s, central labs, imaging vendors, IRT vendors, etc.)
  • Good Clinical Practice knowledge
  • Strong understanding and experience in the use of performance management techniques, measures, problem-solving and analytical thinking
  • Knowledge of drug development and clinical trials processes
  • Knowledge of data management processes
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support of clinical trial platform technologies
  • Support decision-making by acting as a data scientist bringing awareness to patterns and analytical insight
  • Leading and / or coordinating the definition of studies in clinical trial databases or clinical systems
  • Coordinating and providing programming support to Clinical Study Teams
  • Maintaining standard business processes within GDO to ensure compliance to regulatory bodies
  • Acting as a technical point of contact for systems deliverables on defined programs
  • Providing technical and business process input / expertise on new and emerging technologies
  • Develop, review and implement policies, SOPs and associated documents
  • Assist in preparing for and responding to audit findings (internal or external)
  • Provide Global Library review at the study level
What we offer
What we offer
  • Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards
Read More
Arrow Right