Jobs in Highwood Illinois

Job Title: Clinical Vendor Manager (Central Labs)

Location: Remote

Duration: 10 months

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

1. Demonstrates Central Lab SME expertise, as well as relationship & leadership competencies

2. Manager role - 3+ years of clinical development experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, regulated industry, including 3+ years working with third-party vendors

3. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills

4. Manager role - demonstrates expertise in strategic alignment execution, supporting operational excellence in low to mid complex TAs with vendors; support partnership and study-level escalations

5. Bachelor's degree

As a member of the Vendor Strategy and Relationship (VSR), this role delivers operational value across the full vendor lifecycle. The role provides subject matter expertise (SME), fosters strategic alignment with vendors, and supports innovative, sustainable growth through operational excellence. The role ensures effective partnership management by centralizing expertise, standardizing processes, optimizing performance, and proactively managing risks and trends within the Therapeutic Areas (TA), organization and vendor(s).

This role leverages operational experience with partnership insights to align study and TA decisions with enterprise vendor strategies.

Responsibilities :

* Execute vendor selection strategies with business and study teams.

* Lead early engagement activities with study teams and vendor, advising on TA design risks, trends and key considerations.

* Lead internal vendor study kick-off meeting, co-lead joint vendor and study team kick-off meeting.

* Conduct 2nd round review on key vendor documents (e.g., contracts, study specifications) to ensure quality and alignment

* Provide financial health support to study teams

* Support partnership escalations and study-level escalations per escalation plan

* Analyze operational and metric trends to identify risks and implement TA solutions and mitigations that optimize performance and outcomes; raise TA trends for portfolio analysis - may support partnership solutions

* Educate study teams on database lock and close-out processes, provide guidance and risk mitigation support

* Develop TA standards, training resources, and deliver JIT training at key milestones to study teams; lead multi-study lessons learned and share across TA(s); may support partnership standards and training efforts

* Identify and/or support partnership enhancements and training; drive TA change management efforts

Qualifications :

* Bachelor's degree (or ex-US equivalent) is preferred, in a relevant field as business economics, science or health administration

* 3+ years of clinical development experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, regulated industry (and/or applicable work experience); including 3+ years working with third-party vendors (and/or applicable work experience).

* Competent in the application of standard business procedures (SOPs, ICH, Global Regulations, Ethics and Compliance).

* Demonstrates subject matter expertise within vendor category (e.g., capabilities, processes, technical) as well as relationship and leadership competencies

* Strong interpersonal, negotiation, communication, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

* Expertise in analyzing intermediate business problems and data to design and implement innovative solutions

* Excellent cross-functional partnership skills; experience managing cross-functional initiatives to achieve objectives, timelines and change management

* Ability to influence internal/external stakeholders and drive decision-making in a collaborative working environment that allows for the appropriate levels of involvement and decision-making

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• Track, gate, and reconcile external spend vs contracted amounts.
  
• Resolve payment issues and manage outstanding balances.
  
• Utilize internal systems to create, collect, summarize, analyze, and consolidate payment history and reconcile with plans.
  
• Accurately enter plan and track actuals for invoice payments and milestone schedules.
  
• Work with cross-functional partners to ensure accurate spend tracking.
  
• Review contracts, purchase orders (POs), and vendor invoices to support financial tracking and invoice resolution.
  
• Support third-party vendors, outsourcing partners, and internal research teams.
  
• Coordinate across multiple projects, departments, and stakeholders.
  
• Challenge the status quo and ensure accuracy of final deliverables.
  
• Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
  
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams and external partners regarding payments, invoices, and contracts.
  

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• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred. High School diploma considered if 5+ years of relevant experience.
  

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• 1-2+ years with Associate/Bachelor's degree OR 5+ years with High School diploma.
  
• Strong experience in SAP, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
  
• Strong proficiency in Excel (minimum 2+ years), including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables.
  
• Experience with purchase orders, invoices, and vendor contracts.
  
• Background in contract financial management and spend reconciliation.
  
• Experience in invoice resolution and payment discrepancy handling.
  
• Familiarity with procurement processes and milestone-based vendor payments.
  

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• Strong analytical, organizational, and team skills; ability to work independently in a matrix environment.
  
• Excellent communication and coordination skills; comfortable interacting with multiple stakeholders.
  
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change.
  
• Familiarity with financial/accounting principles, budgets, and contracted spend.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accountability for accuracy.
  
• Comfortable reading and interpreting contracts.
  

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• Exposure to SAP S/4HANA, shopping cart creation, and purchase requisitions.
  
• Experience working in procurement, outsourcing, or business operations finance.
  
• Experience supporting scientific or research teams in a financial capacity (science knowledge not required).
  
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools.
  

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• Forecasting responsibilities are limited to invoice timing and milestone payments, not budget creation or financial planning.
  
• The role requires professional communication with scientists and other stakeholders to gather financial data for tracking and milestone forecasting.
  
• Industry experience is flexible-candidates from healthcare, pharma, or other industries with procurement, invoicing, and financial process experience are welcome.
  
• Strong purchasing experience can compensate for limited SAP shopping cart experience; training will be provided.
  

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) Entry Level

NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.

If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), within the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is hiring immediately for these full-time, entry-level, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits

Annual Base Salary for newly appointed BPAs varies per grade, as follows:

GL-5/GL-7 $49,739 - $89,518 per year

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GL-5, GL-7, GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without reapplying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in each grade level.

Border Patrol Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional ROTH 401(k) offering.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and custom laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations
• Preventing and apprehending undocumented noncitizens and smugglers of noncitizens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GL-5 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience: One (1) year of general work experience that demonstrates the ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations; to learn regulations, methods, and techniques through classroom training and/or on-the-job instruction; and the ability to gather concise information through questioning, observation, and examination of documents and records; OR

Education Substitution: A bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR

Combination of Experience and Education: A combination of general work experience AND successfully completed college education. This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

You qualify for the GL-7 grade level if you possess one of the following:

Experience: One year of specialized work experience that shows you have the skills necessary to:

• Make sound judgments and decisions in the use of firearms.
• Deal effectively with people in a courteous and tactful manner in connection with law enforcement matters.
• Analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions where you will be expected to make arrests after the completion of required training and apply these skills in a law enforcement capacity such as criminal code enforcement, determining violations of laws, correctional or rehabilitation work involving criminal offenders, security, military, etc.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

Education Substitution for the GL-7 grade level: A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, which is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average (i.e., GPA of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0), or (3) honor society membership. Or will receive a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. Or one full year of graduate-level education in a field of study related to law enforcement (e.g., criminal justice, homeland security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial systems, forensic technology, forensic psychology, or corrections and rehabilitation) from an accredited college or university; OR

A Combination of Experience and Education: This will be calculated using your resume and official or unofficial transcripts submitted with your application.

Note: If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GL-9 and or GS-11 grade level. Please refer to the BPA GL-9 - 11 announcement.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient with the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions.

You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

Company Description

W.B. Olson, Inc. is a full-service construction management/general contracting company located in Northbrook, Illinois. We focus on the vision of our clients, the creativity of our architects, and the skill of our staff to set our projects apart. Our work transforms construction projects into meaningful spaces. At W.B. Olson, we emphasize that our business is all about people.

Job Description

This is a full-time in office position for a Project Manager located in Northbrook, IL. The Project Manager will handle day-to-day tasks such as coordinating projects, managing construction activities, budgeting, and ensuring that all project goals are met. The role requires overseeing and directing construction projects from conception to completion and collaborating with architects and clients to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to join a strong, successful and highly respected team. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, tremendous enthusiasm and a sincere commitment to client satisfaction.

To find out more information about our company, please visit our website at Coordination and Construction Project Management skills

What We Offer

At W. B. Olson we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages.

Our competitive compensation and benefit package includes:

• Salary range $120,00-160,000
• Medical (BCBS), Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Plan
• Profit Sharing and 401K Plan with Company Match
• Performance Bonuses
• Professional Training
• Fitness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

All candidates must provide a resume.

We are not interested in receiving unsolicited offers from recruiting firms

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.