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• Must be at least 21 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• High-school diploma (or equivalent)
• Lift packages up to 50 lbs
• Must have a valid driver's license
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• Full Time: Must be able to work 10-hour days, 4 days a week
• Part Time: Must be able to work 10-hour days and weekends
• All applicants must be able to work weekends and holidays

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• Responsible for providing assistance in the acquisition, negotiation and renewal functions related to IT vendor contracts. Register vendors for IT contracts and manages databases for IT vendor contracts.
  
• 35% Assists in the acquisition, negotiation, and renewal functions related to IT vendor contracts. Reviews, analyzes and creates hierarchy for IT vendor agreements. Maintains and updates various IT vendor databases in support of area workflow and department projects.
  
• 35% Perform quality reviews of databases to ensure agreements are entered correctly. Works with staff to correct and advise of proper protocols.
  
• 10% Trains and assists new employees with processes and procedures of the databases. Creates work instructions, procedures and standards for databases.
  
• 10% Request vendor registrations from new and established vendors and assists IT Payables with finalizing the required documentation.
  
• 10% Creates, reviews, maintains, and completes various reports for management.
  

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• This position manages key vendor and contract activities, including requesting vendor registrations and assisting IT Payables with required documentation.
  
• Responsibilities include supporting renewal functions for critical IT vendor contracts, reviewing and analyzing reports for senior leadership, and collaborating closely with the Chief Negotiator, IS Negotiation team, and key vendors.
  
• The position also involves maintaining and updating IT vendor databases to ensure accurate workflow and support department projects.
  

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• Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.
  

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• This department operates in a fast-paced environment, supporting a wide range of customers across BCBSSC and most of various lines of business. Our work often involves tight deadlines, with busy end of quarters, a very busy end of year for renewals, and at times it may require overtime to meet critical deliverables.
  
• We're a close-knit team that values collaboration and support. While we work in a high-functioning environment and pride ourselves on being hardworking, we also make space for fun and positivity.
  
• We partner closely with other teams across the AIMS organization. Our culture is a safe, inclusive space where everyone feels accepted and respected, and we welcome diverse perspectives.
  

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• 4 years project coordination or other related work experience.
  

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• Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience
  

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• Excellent organizational skills and quality research skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated skills to work with and assist others.
  
• Ability to acquire in-depth knowledge of department functions, procedures and workflow.
  
• Analytical or critical thinking skills.
  
• Good judgment skills.
  
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
  
• Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize work effectively.
  
• Ability to assist in the preparation, documentation, and presentation of recommendations to management.
  

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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

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.

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Vendor Account Manager

Location: Near Oak Brook, IL

Salary: $80,000 – $110,000

A well-established family-owned manufacturer of industrial water chillers and process cooling systems is seeking a Vendor Account Manager to support purchasing operations and supplier relationships. These chillers are used in advanced technology and industrial applications where reliable temperature control is critical.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the organization maintains strong vendor partnerships while keeping materials flowing to support manufacturing schedules. The Vendor Account Manager will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, and inventory teams to manage supplier performance, inventory planning, and purchasing strategy.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable managing vendors, planning inventory, and coordinating cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.

This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Maintain professional communication with suppliers via phone and email while representing the company’s collaborative culture
• Organize annual meetings with key vendors to maintain strong relationships
• Coordinate discussions between vendors and engineering regarding new and existing components used in the company’s industrial water chiller systems
• Develop a working technical understanding of the parts you purchase and how they support chiller assemblies
• Present vendor scorecard feedback annually and collaborate on performance improvements
• Evaluate supplier performance to determine opportunities for alternative vendors based on quality, pricing, or reliability
• Work with engineering to approve new vendors and components when needed

Inventory & Purchasing Management

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on customer forecasts and vendor lead times
• Manage ERP data including safety stock levels and reorder points
• Purchase materials strategically to optimize price breaks, freight efficiency, and warehouse space
• Implement and manage vendor stocking agreements

Project Coordination

• Coordinate supplier-related project meetings
• Communicate project updates to internal teams and vendors
• Escalate schedule risks or delays to the Materials Manager when needed

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, supply chain, vendor management, or materials planning in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Experience resolving supplier performance or supply chain issues
• Technical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical components or industrial equipment preferred

Vendor and Event Coordinator

We're not just another promotional marketing agency. We're innovators, collaborators, and dedicated partners to our clients, helping them amplify their brand visibility with custom-branded products. As a top-ranked agency (PPAI #27, ASI Top 40), we're looking for a driven Account Manager to join our team and lead the charge within our key global enterprise accounts.

The Vendor Coordinator is responsible for supporting vendor database maintaining accurate vendor data across internal systems. This individual will help ensure strong, organized relationships with both new and existing vendor partners. This role works closely with Sales and Leadership to keep vendor information current, assist with reporting, and support event coordination.

Be a LEADER every day

What You'll Do:

Administrative Support

1. Serve as a primary administrative liaison for vendor communication and information updates
2. Maintain vendor contact information, catalogs, production timelines, and key updates
3. Schedule, attend, document, and distribute notes from vendor presentations and meetings
4. Prepare and distribute CommonSKU weekly exception reports
5. Track vendors spend and assist in reporting analysis
6. Prepare CommonSKU Weekly Exception Reports and track spend with vendors.
7. Set up and maintain new vendors within internal systems and CommonSKU
8. Update and maintain the Vendor Information spreadsheet on a quarterly basis

Event Coordination

1. Assist in managing self-promo inventory, including ordering, kitting, tracking, and shipping
2. Support vendor sample coordination and showroom organization; loading and unloading samples boxes, organizing inventory.
3. Assist with prop preparation for end-user shows, trade shows, and other events; building displays, racks, working event booths.
4. As needed lifting and packing boxes for event related or product needs.

What you'll bring:

1. Associate or bachelor’s Degree
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills
3. Highly organized and detail-oriented
4. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
5. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
6. Willingness to jump into a project at any point to assist
7. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
8. Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
9. Ability to lift up to 25-50lbs as needed on occasional basis
10. Willingness to travel occasionally as needed

Why Leaderpromos?

We offer more than just branded merchandise; our focus is also on fostering career development and making a meaningful difference. We offer:

• A Rewarding Culture: Focused on individual growth and success through targeted training, competitive benefits, and promotional opportunities.
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: We strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
• The "Leaderpromos Edge": Just like our clients, we strive to stand out. We leverage cutting-edge technology and global reach to deliver exceptional results. For over 25 years, our passion for creativity and client dedication has earned us a spot among the top 1% of distributors nationwide.

Ready to ignite your passion for brands? Apply today!

Leaderpromos is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information

The company is a compelling, fast-growing, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming metabolic disorders through innovative therapeutics.

With expanding clinical development efforts, we are seeking an experienced Associate Director of QMS and Vendor Management Quality to join the team and help ensure the highest standards of quality across our clinical programs, reporting to the Head of Clinical and non-CMC Quality.

This will be a hybrid position, with a minimum of two days per week in the office in San Francisco. This position may require domestic and international travel up to 25%.

Position Summary

The Associate Director of QMS and Vendor Management Quality, under the direction of the Head of Clinical and non-CMC Quality, will be responsible for effectively supporting GXP compliance; developing, implementing, and continuously improving our Quality Management System (QMS), overseeing the vendor management program, and GxP IT compliance.

This role ensures adherence to the global regulations across clinical, nonclinical, and CMC activities and oversees the company's QMS, vendor management, and GxP computerized systems. This will include, but not be limited to:

• Procedures development, review and approval
• Management and review of quality documentation, quality events/deviations and issue resolution, CAPAs and investigations
• Change control management
• Inspection readiness
• Audits and inspections
• Product complaints
• Conduct and oversee risk assessments
• Regulatory compliance, and effective quality oversight of internal functions and external vendors throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Quality within a small or start-up biotech environment and is comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced and hands-on role. The ideal candidate has an energetic, engaging, and agile personality; we are looking for a quality-oriented, proactive achiever with high integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Systems Management:

• Lead development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the QMS in alignment with FDA, ICH, EMA, and other applicable global regulations.
• Establish and maintain core quality systems, including Deviation, CAPA, and Investigation Management, Change Control, Risk Management, and Audit and Inspection Management systems.
• Ensure QMS scalability to support IND, Phase 1/3, and future commercialisation activities
• Design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the Document Management System (DMS) and/or electronic Quality Management System (eQMS)
• Work closely with Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Non-Clinical, IT, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality teams to identify, assess, and resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to promote a culture of quality and compliance
• Author, review, and approve SOPs and quality documents in collaboration with functional stakeholders.
• Ensure inspection readiness and support regulatory inspections.
• Manage quality metrics and lead governance forums.

Vendor Management Program:

• Own the vendor qualification and oversight process.
• Manage Approved Vendor List, audit schedules, vendor files
• Schedule, lead/perform audits, performance reviews, and vendor lifecycle oversight, as needed.
• Ensure appropriate QA provisions in contracts and Quality Agreements, as needed.

QA Oversight of IT Compliance:

• Oversee validation and lifecycle management of GxP systems.
• Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, ALCOA+.
• Approve validation documentation (URS, IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Conduct IT vendor audits and system reviews.

Quality Oversight & Cross-Functional Support:

• Provide QA support across clinical, nonclinical, and CMC.
• Review applicable to functional operations deviations, CAPAs, investigations, and change controls.
• Support inspection readiness.

Qualifications Required:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of GxP QA experience.
• 3+ years of vendor management and audit experience.
• Experience with computerized systems validation.
• Knowledge of FDA, EMA, MHRA, TGA, ICH, and 21 CFR Part 11.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication, collaboration, and auditing skills are desired.
• High attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects with tight deadlines are desired.
• Experience communicating with both domestic and international collaborators with an awareness of cultural diversity.
• Ability to build scalable programs.
• Previous participation in regulatory agency inspections is preferred.
• Experience in small or start-up biotech environments is preferred.

If you are interested in having the opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative, and mission-driven team, and be emboldened to meaningfully impact this nimble, high-growth company, then this may be the opportunity for you!

Please note - the onsite requirement in San Francisco is non-negotiable, and we cannot support any costs for candidates wishing to relocate.

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• We are seeking a dynamic professional to support and enhance the infrastructure and operations of the Vendor Relationship Management (VRM) team.
  
• This role will be instrumental in managing projects, optimizing processes, and driving operational excellence within our vendor governance framework.
  
• The successful candidate will contribute insights and strategies to mature our ways of working and strengthen partnerships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  

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• Operational Support: Own the management and delivery of assigned day-to-day VRM operational activities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
  
• Project Leadership: Lead and support initiatives that improve vendor governance, streamline processes, and enhance collaboration across teams. Leads creation of assigned presentations or other internal materials related to VRM group.
  
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement opportunities to mature workflows and optimize vendor management practices.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal teams to foster strong relationships, source feedback, and improve communication channels.
  
• Governance & Reporting: Support development and maintenance of frameworks, tools, and reporting that enable effective vendor relationship management.
  
• Insights & Continuous Improvement: Analyze processes, data and trends to provide actionable recommendations for operational and strategic improvements.
  
• Meeting & Material Support: Coordinate meetings, develop agendas, prepare presentations, and manage documentation for internal and external audiences. May support the development of select materials for external vendor meetings as determined by the team.
  

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• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and align operational improvements with organizational goals.
  
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work well as part of a team, building strong relationships across stakeholders and fostering a culture of partnership and trust.
  
• Adaptability: Strong desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adjusts to changing priorities with ease.
  
• Problem-Solving: Applies critical thinking to identify issues and develop innovative solutions.
  
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates excellent technical or analytical knowledge base, with ability to assess data, processes and understanding to tell a meaningful story and message.
  
• Accountability: Takes ownership of deliverables and ensures timely, high-quality outcomes including ability to make critical decisions related to projects and tasks. Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, teamwork, and initiative; maintains confidentiality; maintains meticulous attention to project deadlines.
  
• Influence & Communication: Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively and persuasively to drive alignment and action.
  
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactively seeks opportunities to enhance processes and ways of working with confidence to voice opportunities.
  

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• BA/BS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in vendor management, outsourcing, or project management within biotech or pharmaceutical industries.
  
• Strong foundation in project management and vendor governance frameworks.
  
• Previous experience in multiple aspects of Relationship Management including partnering with vendors and cross-functional stakeholders - several years and direct experience preferred.
  
• Experience in Clinical Trial Delivery or Drug Development Lifecycle preferred.
  
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.