About the Role
We are looking for a Clinical Vendor Manager to join our team. In this role, you will support the implementation of the supplier strategy for clinical research vendors. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, developing and managing supplier relationships, assisting in negotiations, and providing guidance to clinical study teams during the clinical supplier outsourcing lifecycle. This is a remote position, and you can work from home in most locations within the United States. Responsibilities
- Supports the implementation of the clinical vendor strategy established by Clinical Affairs Leadership.
- Supports vendor identification, selection, and management and/or recommends existing service providers to meet project needs.
- Supports the development and maintenance of the RFI/RFP templates.
- Provides guidance to clinical study teams on the completion of the RFI/RFP.
- Partners with cross functional teams to support supplier risk evaluations.
- Monitor and track contract expiration to ensure agreements remain current.
- Supports monitoring, tracking, escalation of vendor performance and participate in vendor issue escalation
- Partners with Clinical Study Teams and Procurement to reviews Statements of Work and Change Orders for consistency across clinical studies and supports negotiation during contract and change order process
- Ensures vendor documentation is stored and available to support regulatory inspections.
- Participate in Continual Improvement Projects and maintain knowledge of industry and regulatory trends as required to meet business needs and perform the responsibilities of the position
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relevant experience.
- Excellent Project Management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and a professional working style
- Demonstrated influencing skills
- Ability to conceptualize, build, and maintain relationships with vendors
- Ability to build a functional network with a variety of disciplines including clinical affairs, procurement, quality assurance, regulatory and legal
Desired Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in biomedical research and development including vendor oversight
This position offers a remote work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies. Note: In the United States, restrictions exist for remote work from Alaska, Hawaii and Rhode Island.
What We Offer Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws,
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
remote work
Aug 21, 2025