Project Management Senior Associate - Thousand Oaks
23 hours ago
Job description
Job Summary
The Project Management Senior Associate within R&D Supplier Management and Performance Analytics (SMPA) will play a key role in the oversight and performance management of outsourced services supporting Company's Research and Development (R&D) organizations.
This position is responsible for driving quality and ensuring stability across a global network of external third-party providers, with the ultimate goal of maintaining a robust and healthy supplier base capable of supporting the full spectrum of R&D activities.
location:
Telecommute
job type:
Contract
salary:
$ per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education:
High School
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational, analytical, managerial, and communication skills.
Prior experience in biomarker or bioanalytical sciences, contract research organization (CRO) management, or third-party supplier performance management is highly preferred.
Supplier Relationship & Performance ManagementOwn and manage relationships with external suppliers, influencing processes and deliverables.
Proactively identify areas of concern, implement remediation strategies, and ensure consistent supplier performance.
Lead supplier evaluation, qualification, and remediation efforts to ensure a stable supply base.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with internal R&D stakeholders to anticipate and address business needs.
Partner with other corporate functions to manage study-level supplier deliverables and ensure alignment across teams.
Support functional stakeholders in resolving issues related to contract negotiation and management.
Governance & Compliance
Contribute to departmental and cross-functional initiatives to review and update key policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintain documentation to ensure regulatory inspection readiness; support and participate in audits when required.
Monitor supplier performance against defined metrics and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
Operational Excellence
Oversee a global pool of suppliers, balancing quality, agility, and value in sourcing decisions.
Find innovative solutions to optimize supplier engagement models and deliver business value.
Provide supplier performance analytics, insights, and reporting to drive data-informed decision making.
Qualifications
Key Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in project management within biotech, pharma, or CRO settings
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to present to leadership
Experience translating lab-based or scientific work into operational updates
Familiarity with supplier/vendor management or performance analytics preferred
Proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams
Exposure to Tableau or similar BI tools is a plus (training available)
Nice To Have
Experience with CROs such as ICON or PPD
Understanding of bioanalytical assays or R&D supplier workflows
skills:
Project Management, MS-Project, CRO Oversight
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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