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Position Title: Sr. Program / Portfolio Manager

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Alameda, CA

Job Description:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Program & Portfolio Manager with a strong background in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry to lead cross-functional teams across various geographic locations. The Program Manager will be responsible for the product portfolio, maintaining overarching plans, and managing cross-product interdependencies. This role requires strong collaboration and the capability to govern and support the ways of working across the portfolio of products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large programs / portfolios as well as excellent lean program management skills.

The Program Manager will be the primary point of contact for the client and is responsible for the overall engagement and program success. The program manager is responsible for facilitating client feedback on deliverable quality, strategy, and performance to responsible company department resources and initial point of contact for escalations that may arise.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Drive portfolio governance and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Understands client's priorities in order to develop, manage, and continually refine the initiatives' schedules across the program
• Lead product development programs in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Champion agile transformation and continuous improvement across delivery teams.
• Lead business process development and optimization, with a focus on functional products and portfolio management capabilities

Portfolio / Product Execution

• Responsible for cross initiatives plan development, scope management, adherence to budget and timelines, and product change control
• Manage documentation, including charters, status reports, and post-initiative evaluations

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate, Collaborate, and Align with the cross-functional teams to identify, map, and track cross-functional dependencies impacting delivery and timelines
• Capability to drive cross-product initiatives communications, highlight dependencies across workstreams
• Coordinate with cross-product initiatives teams to ensure milestones are met
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Conduct status calls on a regular cadence to ensure progress to schedule

Compliance and Risk Management

• Collaborate with client resources and Company resources to drive product delivery, identifying any risks and obstacles and clearly communicate and track action items
• Support client leadership to establish, maintain and lead high performance product teams
• Provide portfolio / program management oversight to assigned consultants, as needed
• Complete activities that promote professional development, including involvement in professional organizations and leading internal initiatives.
• Responsible for functional workstream planning and dependency management, delivery management for downstream consumption, issue and risk management, drive SIT and UAT, drive documentation for release and roll out
• Ability to address and resolve blockers

Process Excellence

• Help advance product mindset by embracing client tools and relevant processes
• Promote operational excellence with workflow automation, licensing strategy for agile management products, devise operational dashboards, provide insights, best practices and templates
• Develop workflow standardization across initiatives, sub product mappings and integration rollout and documentation

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in program and product management, preferably in a cross-functional or matrixed environment
• 3-5 years of experience in Life Sciences / Pharma industry
• Bachelor's degree in business, program/product management, operations, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• Proven ability to manage complex portfolios and coordinate multiple teams.
• Experience in collaborating across Corporate Departments including business and IT
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and senior stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe® Agilist, CSM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent program management experience.
• Experience or certification in GxP, GAMP® 5, or regulatory affairs (RAC) is a strong plus
• Ability to manage complex portfolios & coordinate multiple teams simultaneously
• Proficiency in tools such as Aha!, JIRA, Confluence, and Smartsheet.
• Experience in risk management
• Ability to take the initiative and propose new ideas / ways of working
• Working experience with product management and Agile framework, methodology and tools
• Ability to influence without authority and resolve conflicts.

The salary range provided for this contract role represents our good faith estimate for this position. Within the range, individual offers will vary based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, location and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process (W2 or C2C). In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible W2 employees with a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.

I.T. Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join our team as a Facility Operations Manager at Monadnock Community Hospital. At our community hospital, facilities operations are more than maintaining buildings — it’s about creating a safe, healing environment where care can thrive. As our next Facilities Operations Manager, you won’t just oversee systems and infrastructure; you’ll play a critical leadership role in supporting the comfort of every patient, and every team member who walks through our doors. This full-time position comes with competitive compensation and robust benefits.

Be part of something bigger

Monadnock Community Hospital is seeking a seasoned facilities professional with deep technical expertise in HVAC systems, complemented by working knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, and building automation/controls — ideally within a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of progressive experience in the skilled trades, along with several years of proven leadership overseeing maintenance teams and operational repair projects. Strong supervisory experience is essential, with the ability to guide staff, prioritize complex workloads, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with regulatory standards.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who combines technical experience with the ability to inspire a team and support a mission-driven healthcare environment.

This position offers the opportunity to lead daily operations across our main campus and satellite properties, including oversight of our boiler and generator power plant, building infrastructure systems, and hospital grounds. You’ll guide a skilled maintenance team, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensure continuous readiness for regulatory surveys — all while fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and accountability. In a healthcare setting, reliability is everything. Your leadership will directly support uninterrupted patient care and the comfort and confidence of our staff and visitors.

Beyond day-to-day operations, this role provides meaningful strategic impact. You’ll manage vendor partnerships, oversee operational projects, and collaborate on long-term capital planning and sustainability initiatives that shape the future of our organization. Reporting to the Director of Facilities Operations, you’ll serve as a key contributor in strengthening infrastructure, modernizing systems, and ensuring our hospital remains a resilient, forward-thinking cornerstone of the community.

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in complex environments and takes pride in mission-driven work, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference — not just in facilities management, but in the health and wellbeing of an entire community.

Join our team and contribute to the mission of our small non-profit hospital, where every employee plays a vital role in providing quality healthcare to our community.

Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive facilities oversight across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, medical gas, and critical building infrastructure systems in a mission-driven healthcare environment.
• Drive operational excellence by ensuring timely completion of work orders and preventive maintenance through effective management of our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Inspire and direct a skilled maintenance team, overseeing equipment installation, repairs, and proactive maintenance that keeps our hospital running safely and efficiently.
• Serve as the go-to technical expert, analyzing and troubleshooting complex building systems and recommending strategic, cost-effective solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, bridging hands-on facilities expertise with director- and executive-level decision-making.
• Champion regulatory compliance and survey readiness, maintaining continuous preparedness for unannounced inspections and accreditation reviews.
• Represent the organization with regulatory agencies, including NH DES, Life Safety Code inspectors, and the EPA, ensuring environmental and life safety standards are consistently met.
• Design and optimize the CMMS program structure, including asset hierarchy, preventive maintenance templates, reporting, and KPI tracking — achieving critical PM completion rates above 90% monthly.
• Lead energy management and sustainability initiatives, including Energy Star participation, energy rebate programs, emissions monitoring, and state inspections.
• Oversee asset lifecycle management, partnering with leadership on capital planning, equipment replacement, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.
• Build and strengthen a high-performing team, helping select and develop staff who align with the organization’s technical standards, leadership competencies, and core values.

Working Hours:

• Typical hours are 7am – 4pm Monday – Friday with occasional weekend project work which will be balanced. Secondary on call representative after the on-call maintenance staff.

Salary:

Competitive salary based on experience.

Travel Details:

• Must have valid driver's license, ability to occasionally drop off equipment or pickup during urgent needs/times.

Work experience:

• 10+ years in facilities maintenance operations, or related field, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or management role; healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Work experience in related trades or facilities maintenance and repair environment strongly preferred.
• Experience in Joint Commission/CMS survey prep preferred.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, construction docs, and CAD drawings.

Education:

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. HVAC certification preferred but not required.

Skills:

• Technical Building Systems Expertise: Profound knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, and specialized medical equipment support is vital for maintaining hospital operations.
• Regulatory Compliance & Safety: In-depth understanding of healthcare safety regulations, environmental health standards, and compliance with CMS (state-level) or the Joint Commission requirements.
• Crisis Management & Problem-Solving: Ability to handle emergency situations (e.g., power outages, equipment failure) with speed and calm to ensure patient safety and minimize disruptions.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Skill in negotiating with vendors, overseeing contractors, and managing budgets effectively.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to coordinate teams, foster collaboration, and communicate clearly with both technical staff and executive management.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) software to manage assets and work orders. Proficient in MS Office suite including Work, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Key Qualifications & Traits:

• Organizational Skills: Managing multiple projects, maintenance schedules, and daily operations concurrently.
• Strategic Planning: Long-term planning for facility upgrades, sustainability, and resilience.
• Adaptability: Capacity to adapt to new technologies and changing healthcare regulations.

Behaviors:

• Proactive Planning & Prevention: Instead of just "putting out fires," top candidate lives by a proactive stance by implementing preventive maintenance schedules. Strong focus on reducing reactive repairs, minimizing downtime, and extending asset life.
• Safety-First Mentality: Ensuring the safety of occupants is the top priority. This involves conducting regular safety audits, staying updated on OSHA and local compliance, and maintaining robust building infrastructure emergency preparedness plans.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use metrics and Facility Management (FM) software (CMMS) to track work orders, preventive maintenance, and cost of maintaining assets. Showing your "work" with data helps justify costs and strategic investments to executives.
• Sustainability Stewardship: Actively seek energy-efficient upgrades (like LED lighting or HVAC optimization) to reduce both environmental impact and long-term operational costs.

Interpersonal & Leadership Behaviors

• "People-First" Communication: Ops Manager interact with everyone from C-suite executives to external contractors. Successful Operations Manager "talk with people, not at them," using bidirectional communication to ensure all parties are aligned.
• Empowerment Over Micromanagement: Trust your technicians and staff to do their jobs without constant oversight. A high-performing leader will provide the necessary tools and training, then allow their team autonomy to solve problems.
• Emotional Intelligence & Empathy: Recognize the diverse needs of building users (e.g., different workspace preferences across generations). Showing empathy and fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.
• Humility: FM is often a "thankless" job where success is marked by everything running so smoothly that no one notices. The best Ops Manager find personal satisfaction in this behind-the-scenes success.

Monadnock Community Hospital is a nonprofit community hospital dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality, and compassionate healthcare services to our community members. With a commitment to improving the health and well-being of our patients, we prioritize excellence in care delivery while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for our staff.

MCH offers a supportive and collaborative work environment. If you're a passionate and team-oriented individual seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply!

The Human Resources Analyst (HR Analyst) works across all HR areas to support the efficient delivery of a variety of HR initiatives. The primary focus will be on reporting, creating dashboards and developing analytic tools to support data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement across the Human Resources function. Works under the direction of the HRIS Team Lead.

• Collaborate with Compensation, Benefits, Employee Health, HR Business Partners, Talent, and other HR stakeholders to understand key performance indicators or reporting requirements and translate them into meaningful analytics solutions.
• Develop and prepare visually compelling dashboards and presentations for senior management to provide insights into measures such as recruitment, retention, turnover and benefits, etc.
• Analyze HR data trends and metrics to identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.
• Design and implement data collection tools from HRIS systems to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Implement information management processes, guidelines and templates to ensure consistent and efficient information delivery.
• Train HR team members and MVHS managers on the use of HR reporting tools and dashboards.
• Participates in other HR initiatives including system upgrades, audits, and policy reviews. Support continuous improvement initiatives within HR.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science or a related field.
• 3 years of experience with reporting, analytics tools, and data analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to interpret trends and recommend solutions.
• Highly proficient with databases, data manipulation and advanced Excel/Access functions.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work well within a team and provide support to team members.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy with a commitment to confidentiality and integrity.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with Lawson and SAP.
• Knowledge of Human Resources processes and operations.

Sr Clinical Research Coordinator - Cary, NC

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development

This role is with Accellacare, part of ICON's clinical research network, where you’ll play a key role in transforming the clinical trial experience for patients and sponsors alike. Our global site network is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver better access, greater efficiency, and improved outcomes in clinical research.

Title: Sr Clinical Research Coordinator (Sr CRC)

Location: On-Site Cary, NC - 530 New Waverly Place, Suite 200A, Cary, NC 27518 USA

The Sr CRC ensures the safety of our participants, promotes the mission of Accellacare, and consistently strides to meet and exceed priorities discussed with supervisor. The Sr CRC will actively recruit and promote our service to suitable participants and sponsor representatives. Additionally, the Sr CRC will autonomously perform tasks required to coordinate and complete multiple studies according to the protocol. Lastly, they will assist the Manager of Clinical Operations and Sr. Clinical Research Coordinators with staff development through mentoring and site level quality assurance.

Duties:

• Performs study start-up duties including the production of a recruitment tool, and progress notes, as well as phone screening patients and identifying participants for trials on site
• Proactively develops and executes recruitment plans that meet and exceed enrollment goals
• Performs study start-up duties including the production of a recruitment plan, recruitment tool, and progress notes, as well as phone screening participants.
• Completes training on Clinical Trial Management System and maintains proper skills to update database, complete participant reimbursement, capture referral source of participants, and create calls lists to promote recruitment.
• Attends investigator meetings
• Creates and updates source documents/progress notes and utilizes templates provided in the Core Operating Guidelines
• Accurately collects study data via source documents/progress notes as required by the protocol
• Performs technical requirements of the study protocol, i.e., lab work (phlebotomy and processing), blood pressure, electrocardiograms, Holtor monitoring, pulmonary function testing, allergy testing, urine/serum pregnancy testing, strep throat screening, or any procedure necessary for the protocol as ordered by the investigator or specified by a protocol
• Performs continuous reviews of the inclusion and exclusion criteria for each participant during the trial for their trials as well as peer review of inclusion and exclusion for trials
• Documents laboratory data and adverse reactions, presents this information to an investigator in a timely manner, and immediately notifies investigators, the Institutional Review Board and sponsor of any serious adverse events
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with Investigators and provides ongoing communication about trial status and participants
• Dispenses study medication at the direction of the Investigator
• Maintains communication with the monitor from the sponsoring company through telephone contact, written communication and on-site visits
• Enters visit data in the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) or Case Report Forms (CRF) within timelines provided by sponsor

To be successful, you will have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 + years of experience as a clinical research coordinator or equivalent role
• High attention to detail
• Interest in a clinical research career

Job Description:

Principal Azure Engineer, Platform & Delivery:

The Principal Azure Engineer, Platform & Delivery is a senior technical leader responsible for designing, building, and delivering enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure solutions. This role combines deep hands-on Azure engineering expertise with ownership of delivery outcomes, often serving as the technical lead for initiatives without dedicated project management. The ideal candidate can translate complex or ambiguous business needs into secure, scalable Azure solutions and ensure they are executed predictably and effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• Deep technical experience designing and operating high-availability, scalable infrastructure including networking, storage, virtualization, and identity.
• Developing and maintaining automated deployment modules using tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
• Optimizing delivery pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to ensure repeatable, secure platform services.
• Proven experience implementing enterprise Azure networking architectures.
• Experience migrating and modernizing workloads from on-premises environments to Azure.
• Implementing governance frameworks, RBAC, and security baselines using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineers and influence stakeholders without formal authority.
• Experience defining and implementing monitoring and observability solutions.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent Azure initiatives from intake and design through implementation and operational handoff.
• Act as the technical project lead for Azure initiatives where no formal project manager is assigned.
• Maintain visibility into all in-flight Azure work and provide regular status updates, risk reporting, and summaries.
• Coordinate work across infrastructure, security, networking, application, and vendor teams.
• Proactively identify delivery risks and blockers and drive resolution to keep initiatives moving forward.
• Balance speed, cost, risk, and compliance when making technical and delivery tradeoff decisions.
• Mentor and guide engineers, establishing technical standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, architectural artifacts, and operational runbooks.
• Foster strong partnerships with application teams to enable successful Azure adoption.

Additional Skills and Experience:

• Deep proficiency in Azure compute (VMs, AKS), storage, networking (VNETs, NSGs), and identity (Microsoft Entra ID).
• Experience operating in regulated environments such as healthcare, financial services, or higher education, including frameworks like HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, or GDPR.
• Working knowledge of IT service management concepts.
• Experience with Azure Cost Management and FinOps practices.
• Strong problem investigation, root cause analysis, and decision-making skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional IT experience, with at least 5 years in a senior, architect-level, or principal cloud engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale Azure initiatives with multiple parallel workstreams.

Title: Forescout Engineer

Compensation: approx $60-70/hr potential flex for those more experienced/higher level/etc

Duration: 6mo, extensions/conversions to FTE possible

Type: W2 only

Location: New York NY 10016

Schedule/Onsite: 1 day per week, or 4 days per month

• NOT expensed

Why Open: backfill

Interview Process: 2-3 Rounds

Start Date: 2-3 weeks after offer acceptance, approx end of April 2026

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Forescout implementation and management for an enterprise environment
• Proficiency in routing and switching technologies
• Strong understanding of network protocols and security principles
• Experience with network configuration and management tools
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Plusses

• CCNP Certified Relevant certifications such as Forescout Certified Administrator (FSCA) or Forescout Certified Engineer (FSCE)
• Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

Insight Global Health is looking for a Forescout Engineer for an enterprise healthcare organization in New York City. He/She will be responsible for the implementation and management of Forescout solutions. This candidate will ensure the seamless integration and optimal performance within the network infrastructure. Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Lead the deployment and configuration of Forescout solutions across the network, including setting up policies, device classification, and network segmentation.

• Create and maintain templates for Forescout implementation to ensure consistency and efficiency.

• Ensure that all switches and network devices are enrolled with the correct configurations, including VLAN assignments, access control lists (ACLs), and port security settings.

• Navigate and manage the Forescout platform to monitor and maintain network security, including real-time monitoring, alerting, and reporting.

• Provide expert knowledge and oversight during the deployment phase to ensure successful implementation, including pre-deployment assessments, network readiness checks, and post-deployment validation.

• Integrate Forescout with existing network infrastructure, including firewalls, routers, switches, and other security appliances.

• Develop and enforce security policies within Forescout to ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Forescout implementation and network configurations, including connectivity issues, policy violations, and device compliance.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures, including network diagrams, implementation guides, and troubleshooting manuals.

• Work closely with network engineers, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive and secure network operations, including conducting training sessions and knowledge transfer

Title: Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)

Location: Las Vegas, NV & Henderson, NV (Fully Onsite)

Contract: 6–12 Month Contract-to-Hire

Start Date: March 20, 2026

Pay Rate: $30-$32/hr

Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) to join a growing clinical research program focused on early cancer screening studies. This role will work closely with physicians, pulmonologists, and clinical staff to identify and enroll patients in non-drug, non-device clinical trials conducted within the hospital setting.

The coordinator will be responsible for managing study operations, conducting the informed consent process, supporting patient recruitment in the ER, processing lab specimens, and ensuring compliance with IRB, regulatory, and protocol requirements.

This is a high-impact role where the coordinator will serve as the primary research professional on the team, helping enable the site to launch and conduct clinical trials.

Location

Fully onsite across three clinic locations:

• 2 sites in Henderson, NV
• 1 site in Las Vegas, NV

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Coordination

• Coordinate site initiation and protocol training for all clinical studies.
• Conduct the informed consent process with research participants and ensure documentation meets protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule study visits, procedures, and testing in accordance with study protocols.
• Actively identify, recruit, screen, and enroll participants for early cancer screening trials.
• Serve as the primary liaison between research participants, physicians, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.

Lab & Specimen Management

• Collect and process clinical trial specimens including centrifuging, aliquoting, and preparing samples for shipment.
• Ship biological specimens in compliance with federal biologics shipping regulations.
• Support protocol-required procedures such as blood draws, ECGs, and clinical assessments (when credentialed).

Data & Regulatory Compliance

• Collect, document, and report study data accurately in accordance with protocol requirements, regulatory guidelines, and institutional policies.
• Prepare and maintain regulatory documentation, including:
• IRB submissions
• Informed consent documentation
• FDA Form 1572
• Conflict of Interest forms
• Study binders and participant charts
• Create and maintain source documentation templates to ensure accurate data collection.
• Identify and report adverse events, protocol deviations, and safety issues in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Study Management & Quality Assurance

• Ensure clinical trials comply with FDA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and human research protection regulations.
• Support site feasibility assessments for potential new research studies.
• Coordinate sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and data queries.
• Implement quality improvement processes to ensure protocol adherence and regulatory compliance.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Principal Investigators, physicians, pulmonologists, and hospital staff to ensure protocol adherence.
• Attend investigator meetings and study-related training sessions as required.
• Coordinate with research administration and clinical teams to support study operations.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) experience
• CRC Certification required
• Experience with clinical trial regulatory documentation and IRB processes
• Lab processing experience required (centrifuging, aliquoting, specimen handling)
• Experience conducting informed consent with study participants
• Strong knowledge of GCP, FDA, and clinical research regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical background in Neurology, Cardiology, or Oncology
• Phlebotomy certification
• Experience working in hospital or emergency department settings

Ray Therapeutics mission is to restore vision to people with retinal degenerations. RayTx is using a novel bioengineered optogenetic protein optimized for human vision delivered by AAV to restore visual function in a mutation agnostic approach and without the need for light enhancing eyewear. The company is developing its lead candidate RTx-015 in retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative retinal disease with significant unmet medical need as well as a pipeline to treat both rare and large market indications.

We are currently seeking a Manager, Clinical Outsourcing and Vendor Management. Reporting to the Vice President, Head of Clinical Operations, Science & Quality, you will be responsible for overseeing and facilitating the outsourcing of services and management of external vendors to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials. You will partner with clinical project teams and cross-functional team members to assess key vendors and optimize outsourcing strategies, vendor selection, vendor oversight and relationship management for Ray Therapeutic’s needs. This role is critical in ensuring that outsourced clinical activities meet program goals, regulatory requirements, timelines, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide primary outsourcing and vendor management support for clinical operations supporting clinical trials within Ray Therapeutics, ensuring alignment with study objectives
• Interact closely with cross-functional teams to identify and meet outsourcing and contracting needs for clinical vendors, including CROs, laboratories, and specialty providers
• Lead the vendor identification, assessment, qualification and selection process for outsourced services, including preparing and managing requests for proposals, coordinating cross-functional review and assessment, performing qualification assessments and conducting budget analysis and negotiation
• Identify and promote cost-saving opportunities and spend conservation through close monitoring of out-of-scope cost adjustments with vendors and detailed review and negotiation of contracted budgets and change orders. Foster strong relationships with key vendors to achieve better pricing and more favorable payment terms. Ensure that all out-of-scope costs are properly authorized by relevant stakeholders and documented comprehensively
• Together with key team members, ensure vendor adherence to contract or individual scope of work throughout life of study
• Monitor and analyze vendor performance trends across individual functions and across multiple projects/programs. Perform quarterly oversight management and report to senior management.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of process, tools, and templates to improve overall outsourcing and vendor management practices. Train internal teams on best practices and new procedures
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders on clinical programs, and supporting project teams in the resolution of vendor performance issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences, business, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical operations managing external vendors, outsourcing, or vendor management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
• Proven experience managing clinical vendors and outsourcing activities for clinical trials
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and collaboration platforms such as Sharepoint; experience with contract management systems a plus

Compensation Range and Benefits:

• For this role, the anticipated base salary range: $95,000 to $125,000, based on the candidate's professional experience level. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to skills, education, and experience.
• Ray Therapeutics also offers annual performance-based bonus, annual equity awards and a comprehensive benefits package.

At Ray Therapeutics, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees; providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Ray Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist

Onsite: Passaic County, NJ

Position Summary

The Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and executing a compliant duty drawback program while maximizing duty recovery opportunities. This role will oversee the collection and analysis of import/export documentation, manage drawback claims, and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.

The position will also play a key role in identifying potential tariff reimbursement opportunities, including those resulting from recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and regulatory developments, ensuring the company captures all eligible duty recovery opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Duty Drawback Program Management

• Coordinate, maintain, and execute a compliant duty drawback program, including data and document collection (import, export, receiving, manufacturing, etc.) and auditing prior to claim submissions.
• Prepare and file drawback submissions and ensure timely submission of claims with appropriate documentation.
• Direct and manage the workload of the duty drawback broker, ensuring accurate and complete data is provided.
• Review company import/export activity to maximize duty recovery opportunities.
• Monitor drawback bond sufficiency and work with Customs Regulatory teams to make adjustments as required.
• Manage and document drawback refunds, ensuring accurate allocation to business units and reporting to Finance.

Trade Compliance & Tariff Strategy

• Identify opportunities for tariff reimbursement or duty recovery, including those related to recent legal and regulatory developments affecting tariffs.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory updates, court rulings, and federal policy changes impacting global trade and duty drawback programs.
• Evaluate the potential impact of South American duty structures and trade regulations on company import/export operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Drive process improvements in collaboration with Manufacturing, Accounting, and Finance to maximize refund recovery per manufactured unit.
• Coordinate with business units, Customs Regulatory teams, and duty drawback brokers regarding drawback desk reviews and regulatory inquiries (CF28s).
• Conduct feasibility analyses to determine eligibility for Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zones.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain and update Drawback Manufacturing Rulings, and prepare submissions for new activities when required.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, templates, and documentation related to duty drawback processes.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on duty drawback strategies, compliance requirements, and recovery opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing U.S. Customs Duty Drawback programs.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) required.
• Strong knowledge of CFR Titles 15 and 19, including in-depth understanding of Duty Drawback regulations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and filing drawback submissions and regulatory documentation with U.S. Customs.
• Working knowledge of international trade regulations and duties within South American markets, including import/export considerations across the region.
• Ability to identify compliance issues and propose corrective actions and process improvements.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Global Trade Management software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) with strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, sales, logistics, order management, and engineering across multiple time zones.

6-12+ Month Contract Position

Location - Rosemont, IL / Remote (need to be available to be onsite 2-3 times a month)

Our client is looking to add a Sr. Scrum Master to their team that is a servant leader and coach for an agile team, who is responsible for optimizing the flow of stories and the value delivered by one or more pod/ scrum team.

Key responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating Scrum ceremonies, managing dependencies for the team, providing visibility into team delivery plans and progress, enabling continuous improvement within the team. The Scrum Master helps educate the team, ensuring that the agreed Agile process is being followed. They also help remove impediments and foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, continuous flow, and relentless improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure impediments are resolved quickly, the team follows their agreed-to team working agreements, and that there is a good relationship between the Product Owner(s) and the development team(s).

• Establish and ensure adherence to the Scrum framework and ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospective.

• Help the team define team working agreements, like a Definition of Ready and Definition of Done, and enforces the agreements.

• Set up standard project metrics, product templates and processes and works with the team(s) to create the proper ceremonies and deliverables.

• Continuously strives towards more efficient and effective Scrum teams, resulting in higher and consistent velocities as well as better software quality.

• Clearly communicate with all stakeholders, including Product Owner and Team, manage risks and resolve impediments.

• Apply expert level knowledge of the software development life cycle to coach teams to flawless deployments to the production environment.

• Drive Scrum of Scrums to ensure dependencies are clearly understood and cross-team impediments are addressed.

• Understand the big picture as well as the details and complexities of technical and functional issues, driving them to resolution.

• Ensures the team has a healthy product and Sprint backlog (in collaboration with the PO).

Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience as Scrum Master and familiar with the adoption of Agile values, principles, framework, and practices.

• BA / BS in IT, statistics, computer science, mathematics, information management, business or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Microsoft Azure DevOps expertise.

• CSM, A-CSM, SAFe SM or CSP designation.

• Strong investigative, analytical skills.

• Interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team with both the Business and technology staff.

• Experience leading or participating in all Agile meetings including: sprint planning, sprint grooming, review, demo, stand-up, and retrospective sessions.

• Experience in all phases of product, software, and testing lifecycles.

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

• Curious, self-motivated, independent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of several agile frameworks including SAFe and experience working in a SAFe environment

The anticipated hourly rate range for this position is ($65-70/hr). Actual hourly rate will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, retirement and/or other benefits are available after a waiting period.