FSP Vendor Management Specialist

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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, you'll 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 you're 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 you'll 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 we're 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 Bachelor's degree or Associate's 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 world's 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.