Vendor Qualification Associate I – Clinical R&D

Our client, a world
leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Vendor
Qualification Associate I – Clinical R&D” based in Foster City, CA (Hybrid).

Job Duration: Long
Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $42/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick
leave, 401K

We are seeking a Vendor
Qualification Associate I to support vendor qualification and oversight
across Gilead’s global Phase I–IV clinical development portfolio. The
role will partner with Clinical Operations, Quality & Compliance,
Procurement, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to assess vendor
capabilities, risks, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead/support RFIs vendor capability assessments, due diligence, sourcing,
  contracting, and procurement activities.
• Conduct Data Privacy & Security, Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, and
  Financial Health Assessments.
• Support inspection readiness, vendor compliance, and quality activities.
• Analyze
  vendor data and benchmarking results to provide data-driven insights
  and continuous improvement recommendations.
• Prepare
  presentations, reports, training materials, and stakeholder
  communications.
• Collaborate
  with internal stakeholders and vendors across clinical, quality, finance,
  legal, and procurement functions.
• Manage
  multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA
  degree with relevant experience.
• 5
  years of relevant pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Project
  management experience in Pharma, Biotech, or Healthcare; PMP
  certification preferred.
• Strong
  knowledge of GCP, GVP, GLP, GDP, and ICH E6 requirements.
• Experience
  with vendor management/qualification, procurement, sourcing,
  contracting, or category management.
• Strong
  project management, analytical, communication, negotiation, and
  stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable
  interacting with senior stakeholders and external vendors.

Preferred Clinical
Vendor Knowledge
Experience working with vendors supporting clinical monitoring, data
management, central/biomarker/bioanalytical labs, RWD/RWE, biostatistics,
medical writing, safety, RTSM, eCOA, medical imaging, eConsent, telemedicine,
or wearables.

If interested, please
send us your updated resume at

[email protected]/[email protected]