Study Set-Up Vendor Coordinator - 1 year fixed-term - Serbia/UK - Home-based

Who We Are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What Vendor Management Department Does At Worldwide

The Vendor Management team works cross-functionally across Worldwide to drive outsourced service excellence, control costs, manage and mitigate risks stemming from outsourced services and gain increased value from our vendors throughout the partnership life cycle. Our team is responsible for managing the life cycle of our vendors from sourcing, identification, onboarding, managing, development, and off-boarding of vendors.

We strive to build a mutually beneficial relationship with our vendors and convert a regular business transaction into a long-standing partnership.

What You Will Do

• Supporting the Vendor Bidding Team and the Operational Study Team to transition a project from awarded status to operational set-up with our key strategic vendors.
• Ensure study-specific contracts are fully executed with our vendors before services are discharged.
• Support study teams and vendors with completing study risk assessments to identify potential operational risks and ensure all parties identify and implement risk-mitigating actions.
• Join study set-up calls with vendors and sponsors to ensure all study set-up milestones are met and support the study teams with addressing any potential issues and/or delays.
• Work cross-functionally to assist with the resolution of vendor-related quality incidents and oversee the implementation of CAPA plans pertinent to study-set-up activities.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to interface appropriately with all levels of the organization across the global footprint.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to understand the importance of promoting a “one-team” culture with vendors and internal functions.
• Experience with Trackwise, Salesforce, Sciforma, or related database systems is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Word (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Be a self-starter and have the ability to use your initiative and think outside the box
  
  

Your Experience

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
• Minimum 1-year experience preferably in a pharmaceutical or clinical trials environment as a study or vendor coordinator.
• Experience in working with third-party vendors and particularly central laboratories is desirable.
  
  

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

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Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.