Laboratory Vendor Management Specialist - Exton, United States - Frontage Laboratories

Description

Laboratory Vendor Management Specialist

Title: Laboratory Vendor Management Specialist

Location: Exton, PA

Reports to: Executive Director, Central Lab Services and Integrated Specimen Operations

Full-time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed (HKSE), full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China, and growing over 30% YOY. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Position/Job Summary:

The Laboratory Vendor Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing Frontage Central Lab's relationships with multiple laboratory vendors. This role is critical for ensuring that all vendors meet Frontage's standards for quality, efficiency, and compliance in conducting Phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Vendor Selection and Onboarding:

Evaluate and select laboratory vendors based on quality, cost, and capability.

• Quote Management:

Obtain, analyze, and negotiate quotes from vendors for various laboratory services.

• Quality Metrics:

Monitor and evaluate vendor performance based on predefined quality metrics.

• Turnaround Time:

Ensure vendors meet or exceed agreed-upon turnaround times for test results.

• Invoicing:

Review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring they align with contracted terms.

• Reference Ranges Harmonization:

Work with vendors to harmonize reference ranges across different laboratories.

• Compliance:

Ensure all vendors comply with industry standards and regulations.

• Communication:

Serve as the primary point of contact between Frontage Central Lab and laboratory vendors.

• Reporting:

Generate regular reports on vendor performance, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.

• Continuous Improvement:

Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

• Other Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

Bachelors Degree or Higher with 2-3 years experience in a clinical laboratory, research setting or CRO; vendor management experience preferred:
High level of accountability with self and others
Hands-on approach with a desire to teach others
Track record of challenging the status quo
Team and action-oriented
Problem-solving
Priority setting

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.