Clinical Vendor/Supplier Specialist

We are looking for a Clinical Vendor/Supplier Specialist to join our team and support vendor management activities for clinical trials.

Are you well organized and adaptable to unexpected changes? Do you have experience in pharmaceutical clinical trials and especially with managing vendors? Are you someone who is able to see the bigger picture with a customer-focused mindset? If the answer is yes, keep reading!

In this position you will:

Manage the selection, qualification, contracting, budgeting, and performance management of third-party service providers (e.g. vendors and subcontractors) in the clinical trial space

Work with CPC's legal department to get vendors contracted

Manage the process of qualifying and onboarding new vendors

Manage the preparation and maintenance of clinical trial supplier management plans

Manage clinical trial service provider deliverable timelines and identify/escalate when workstream or deliverables are at risk of falling behind schedule

Maintain the Approved Vendor List

Communicate CPC’s needs and address internal team members’ issues with suppliers

Help manage the electronic contract management system as related to vendors

Manage the change order process for all vendor/supplier contracts

Assist with creation, maintenance, and reporting of departmental performance metrics

Assist with project specific communication to CPC clients and partners

Perform other duties as assigned

Here’s what you will need to bring to the table:

Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical trial settings including at least some familiarity with the contracting process with suppliers/vendors, preferably with hands-on experience with contracts and budgets

Ability to work independently and within the team environment, and at times under tight deadlines with a diverse workload

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff, as well as outside suppliers and clients

Ability to prioritize tasks with close attention to detail

A customer-oriented attitude

Excellent computer skills

Proficiency in and demonstrated ability to use databases and contract management systems

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Note: Viable applicants will be required to pass a background and education verification check.

Targeted Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 annually

Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2026

About CPC:

CPC is an academically led clinical research organization that offers full service clinical trial design, oversight, and management with rapid access to Key Opinion Leaders in a variety of therapeutic areas. With over 35 years of experience, CPC has provided services to over 150 clinical trials in a variety of indications, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, wound healing, diabetes and more.

CPC has expertise in managing clinical trials from a variety of funding sources including Industry, NIH, and Investigator Initiated trials.

CPC Community Health focuses on innovative programs that reach into communities to help people find effective ways to become active, empowered and healthy. http://www.cpccommunityhealth.org/

CPC offers:

Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD etc.)

Matching 401(k) plan (dollar for dollar up to 4% of your eligible compensation, fully vested immediately)

11 paid holidays

15 - 25 vacation days based on years of service

Paid sick time (2.67 hours accrued bi-weekly up to a maximum of 80 hours) 

Monthly fun events (e.g. team building activities, games, charitable events, potlucks, picnics)

Flexible and remote work schedules

An Equal Opportunity Employer

CPC is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO). CPC prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and certain state or local laws. If you need assistance, please email our Human Resources team at [email protected].