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 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. Vendor Management 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
Responsible for preparing vendor contracts by incorporating the associated vendor budget and scope of work into the standard contract templates and submitting to vendor for approval.
Review contract documents for accuracy and technical completeness.
Compose, proof read, edit and prepare correspondence using MS Word.
Manage the contract approval/execution process, document all required approvals including legal and management authorizations
Manage and track vendor contracts and supporting documentation
Document deviations from policies, business processes, and standard operating procedures
Assist Director of Contracts in secondary negotiations.
Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.
Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion.
Ensure departmental and office content on SharePoint is monitored and updated.
Work on related projects as needed and update manager on status of projects.
Must work in a team environment and communicate with the other U.S. and international offices.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
What you will bring to the role
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail are essential.
Ability to work independently under supervision.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously; flexible and able to use sound independent judgment and take initiative to assess information and anticipate needs
Ability to interact in a diplomatic and professional manner required.
Proven history of resourcefulness.
Ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Strong organizational and technical skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet research.
Capability to assist in the negotiation of legal and financial terms
Data analysis / presentation an advantage
Process improvement and facilitation experience would be an advantage
Your Experience
CRO experience is strongly preferred
2-4 years working in vendor contracts administration
2+ years in vendor contract negotiations
Extensive redline experience required
Experience redlining vendor contracts such as central labs, printing, leases, and software licensing experience
Bachelor's degree required
At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.
The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):
The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.
We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.
To view our other roles, check out our careers page at Discover a world of difference at Worldwide! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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