Vendor Project Associate

Overview

Medpace is a scientifically-driven, global, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Medpace’s mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its high-science and disciplined operating approach. We leverage local regulatory and deep therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Medpace employs approximately 3,200 people across 37 countries.

Job Summary

Our corporate activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, office-based Vendor Project Associate to join our Commercial Operations – Vendor Management team. If you want an exciting career where you use your previous expertise and can develop and grow your career even further, then this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle management of vendor relationships and contracts for Medpace projects including processes for vendor identification, vendor selection (sourcing), contract execution, performance management, and termination;
• Serve as a dedicated, centralized subject matter expert on vendor projects for key business partners and vendors;
• Assist in review of third-party quotations, contracts, and amendments for business implications, acceptable predefined legal terms, and execution;
• Apply strategic understanding of vendor policies and procedures including sourcing and purchase contracts;
• Provide support to Vendor Managers in commercial negotiations for pricing and terms;
• Utilize governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software to manage vendor contract execution and performance management;
• Support new vendor due diligence including credentialing and partnering across Medpace to ensure risk assessment, audit, and vendor compliance processes are followed;
• Monitor third-party vendor performance leveraging Medpace processes for evaluation and escalate to Vendor Managers as necessary;
• May be responsible for other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of relevant professional-level experience;
• Prefer experience in related global and/or regional clinical vendor service area and project management;
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of GxP regulations and guidelines;
• Experience with managing multiple project schedules and deliverables.
• Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment in order to meet deadlines is essential

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of a team dedicated to supporting the development of ground breaking drugs and devices. Our employees provide hope for those living with debilitating diseases. We invite you to be a part of something that is impacting millions of people around the globe while enjoying a competitive total compensation and benefits package and internal growth opportunities. 

Awards

• Medpace Named a Top Cincinnati Workplace for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 by the Cincinnati Enquirer
• Winner of the ACRP-Avoca CRO Quality Award in 2018
• Recognized with six CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine
• Eagle Award winner - which recognizes outstanding leadership, professionalism, integrity, and dedication to advancing the clinical research profession through strong site partnerships

What to Expect Next

We look forward to receiving your application.  A member of our recruitment team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.

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