FSP Vendor Management Specialist

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Clinical Vendor Oversight Specialist

Make an impact. Advance science. Grow your career.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific youll be part of a global team committed to making the world healthier cleaner and safer. Every day our colleagues contribute to groundbreaking research and innovative clinical solutions that help accelerate the development of life-changing therapies for patients around the world.

If youre passionate about clinical operations vendor management and driving operational excellence this is your opportunity to join a collaborative high-performing team where your work truly makes a difference.

What youll do

As a Clinical Vendor Oversight Specialist you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of clinical studies by managing relationships with third-party vendors and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the day-to-day oversight and management of third-party vendors throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
• Develop study-specific vendor management plans Vendor Oversight Plans and required vendor documentation in collaboration with Study Management Teams (SMTs) Functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Procurement and the Biogen FSP Oversight Manager.
• Create collect and finalize study vendor specifications in partnership with functional SMEs.
• Ensure study-level vendor timelines deliverables and contractual commitments are clearly defined monitored and achieved.
• Maintain regular communication with Study Management Teams by providing updates on study progress vendor performance risks and issue tracking.
• Monitor vendor performance through KPIs governance meetings and performance management reviews driving continuous improvement and accountability.
• Organize and lead structured vendor meetings including agendas meeting minutes and follow-up actions.
• Identify assess escalate and proactively mitigate vendor-related risks throughout study execution.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving to ensure timely issue resolution and successful study delivery.
• Partner closely with Functional Quality Representatives (FQRs) to ensure vendor deliverables meet quality standards and comply with study requirements.
• Ensure vendors remain compliant with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) ICH guidelines regulatory requirements Biogen policies and company procedures.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between vendors and internal study teams.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vendor and study information within internal technology systems.
• Support invoice transparency by reviewing vendor deliverables identifying discrepancies or inconsistencies and notifying the Clinical Trial Lead (CTL) when needed.
• Coordinate study-level vendor performance meetings and support ongoing vendor relationship management.

What were looking for

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in Clinical Operations Clinical Study Management Vendor Management or Clinical Operations Management within a Sponsor or CRO environment.
• Experience managing clinical studies while balancing quality timelines and budget expectations.
• Demonstrated experience managing third-party vendors and executing study-level vendor oversight activities.
• Proven ability to establish and execute vendor management plans according to study needs.
• Strong project management risk assessment contingency planning communication stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of clinical study management across one or more clinical phases (Phase I II or III).
• Solid understanding and practical application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) ICH Guidelines and global regulatory requirements for clinical development.
• Experience monitoring vendor performance through KPIs governance meetings and issue escalation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or Associates degree in a related field.
• Previous experience overseeing third-party vendors within clinical studies.
• Experience working with vendor oversight plans study specifications procurement teams and vendor governance processes.

Why join Thermo Fisher Scientific

• Be part of an organization whose work directly impacts patients lives worldwide.
• Collaborate with global teams on innovative clinical development programs.
• Work in an environment that values inclusion collaboration and continuous learning.
• Access outstanding career development opportunities within one of the worlds leading life sciences organizations.
• Contribute to meaningful work while building a long-term career with a company committed to advancing science and improving human health.

Join us and help accelerate the future of clinical research.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1