What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Clinical Trial Vendor Delivery and Alliance Management (On-site Billerica MA) position at EMD Serono, Inc.?
Work Location: Billerica, Massachusetts
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Department: HC-RD-DV Service Provider Management
Recruiter: Rena Ann Peterson
This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.
In your role as the Director Vendor Delivery and Alliance Management, you will lead the overall relationship management with one or more strategic or preferred partners. You will drive partnership governance and support internal stakeholders through effective vendor selection, contracting, and performance oversight. Your responsibilities will include managing open or escalated issues, facilitating bi-directional communication, and identifying outsourcing needs in collaboration with internal teams. You will also drive the RFP process for new vendors and support the development of contract modules, ensuring efficient operations and innovative solutions.
Who You Are
Must-Have Qualifications: Desirable Qualifications:
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
Shift
Department: HC-RD-DV Service Provider Management
Recruiter: Rena Ann Peterson
This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.
In your role as the Director Vendor Delivery and Alliance Management, you will lead the overall relationship management with one or more strategic or preferred partners. You will drive partnership governance and support internal stakeholders through effective vendor selection, contracting, and performance oversight. Your responsibilities will include managing open or escalated issues, facilitating bi-directional communication, and identifying outsourcing needs in collaboration with internal teams. You will also drive the RFP process for new vendors and support the development of contract modules, ensuring efficient operations and innovative solutions.
Who You Are
- Graduate degree in a scientific, medical, or relevant business discipline.
- At least 10 years of work experience in alliance management, CRO, vendor management, or equivalent experience in clinical outsourcing and pricing analysis.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Strong expertise in contract negotiations and issue resolution.
- Knowledge of clinical operations functions and drug development processes.
- Substantial managerial and cross-functional leadership experience.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix environment.
- Proven adaptability, critical thinking, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated agility in responding to changing circumstances and priorities.
- Strategic thinking capabilities to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency.
- Resilience in overcoming challenges and maintaining focus on objectives
- Location: Billerica MA on-site
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
Salary : $146,200 - $219,300