Vendor Management Specialist

Pyramid Consulting • Foster City, CA • Contractor • $40–$43 / hour

Posted on Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Immediate need for a talented Vendor Management Specialist – Project Management. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Foster City, CA (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID:26-27877
Pay Range: $40 - $43/hour. Traveler benefits as per agency package. (Benefits vary by vendor and assignment.)
Key Responsibilities:

Lead and/or support vendor qualification and capability assessment activities for external vendors supporting global R&D and clinical development programs.
Conduct and coordinate Requests for Information (RFI) and vendor assessment activities.
Support vendor sourcing, contracting, procurement, and category management initiatives.
Evaluate vendor capabilities, quality systems, documentation, compliance, operational readiness, and associated risks.
Conduct or coordinate Data Privacy and Security / IT assessments.
Support Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) due diligence.
Support financial health assessments and vendor risk assessments.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate vendor performance, capabilities, risks, and compliance.
Support inspection readiness and audit preparation activities, including documentation and evidence collection.
Analyze vendor and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Perform benchmarking and data analysis to develop data-driven insights and recommendations.
Develop and deliver presentations, training materials, reports, and stakeholder communications.
Support vendor qualification strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage multiple projects and competing priorities with minimal supervision.
Maintain accurate vendor documentation and ensure activities are completed in accordance with applicable company policies and regulatory requirements.
Partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve issues and drive timely completion of deliverables.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in a relevant discipline.
10+ years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, healthcare, or a closely related regulated industry.
Strong project management experience, preferably within pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, clinical research, or healthcare environments.
Experience with vendor management, vendor qualification, vendor assessment, supplier management, vendor oversight, CRO management, outsourcing, sourcing, procurement, or external partner management.
Experience working with cross-functional teams such as Quality, Compliance, Clinical Operations, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Business Conduct, and/or Vendor Management.
Strong understanding of applicable GxP and clinical research requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
Strong presentation, stakeholder-management, and relationship-management skills.
Comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders and external vendors.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
PMP certification or equivalent project management certification.
Experience with clinical vendor outsourcing or CRO management.
Experience supporting RFI/RFP, vendor selection, due diligence, contracting, or sourcing.
Experience with vendor risk assessments and performance management.
Experience supporting inspection or audit readiness.
Experience with procurement or category management.
Experience working directly with external clinical research vendors.
Experience with global clinical development programs.

Our client is a leading Biotechnology Research Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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