Job Description
Details
Site Code:
US601
Requisition ID:
GILDJP00016848
Requisition Title:
Manager, Clinical Contracts & Finance - III*
Description:
True
Job Title: Manager, Vendor Relationship Management
Location: Foster City or Parsippany Hybrid 3 days a week
onsite and 2 days remote
Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic professional to support and
enhance the infrastructure and operations of the Vendor Relationship Management
(VRM) team. This role will be instrumental in managing projects, optimizing
processes, and driving operational excellence within our vendor governance
framework. The successful candidate will contribute insights and strategies to
mature our ways of working and strengthen partnerships with internal
stakeholders and external vendors.
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The core responsibilities and skills required for this
position include but are not limited to:
· Operational Support: Own the management and delivery of
assigned day-to-day VRM operational activities, ensuring efficiency and
accuracy.
· Project Leadership: Lead and support initiatives that
improve vendor governance, streamline processes, and enhance collaboration
across teams. Leads creation of assigned presentations or other internal
materials related to VRM group.
· Process Optimization: Identify and implement
opportunities to mature workflows and optimize vendor management practices.
· Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal teams to
foster strong relationships, source feedback, and improve communication
channels.
· Governance & Reporting: Support development and
maintenance of frameworks, tools, and reporting that enable effective vendor
relationship management.
· Insights & Continuous Improvement: Analyze
processes, data and trends to provide actionable recommendations for
operational and strategic improvements.
· Meeting & Material Support: Coordinate meetings,
develop agendas, prepare presentations, and manage documentation for internal
and external audiences. May support the development of select materials for
external vendor meetings as determined by the team.
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Core Competencies & Behavioral Attributes
· Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the big picture and
align operational improvements with organizational goals.
· Collaboration: Proven ability to work well as part of a
team, building strong relationships across stakeholders and fostering a culture
of partnership and trust.
· Adaptability: Strong desire and ability to work in a
fast-paced, dynamic environment and adjusts to changing priorities with ease.
· Problem-Solving: Applies critical thinking to identify
issues and develop innovative solutions.
· Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates excellent technical
or analytical knowledge base, with ability to assess data, processes and
understanding to tell a meaningful story and message.
· Accountability: Takes ownership of deliverables and
ensures timely, high-quality outcomes including ability to make critical
decisions related to projects and tasks. Demonstrates excellent attention to
detail, teamwork, and initiative; maintains confidentiality; maintains
meticulous attention to project deadlines.
· Influence & Communication: Demonstrates excellent
verbal and written communication skills to effectively and persuasively to
drive alignment and action.
· Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactively seeks
opportunities to enhance processes and ways of working with confidence to voice
opportunities.
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Qualifications
· BA/BS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in
vendor management, outsourcing, or project management within biotech or
pharmaceutical industries.
· Strong foundation in project management and vendor
governance frameworks.
· Previous experience in multiple aspects of Relationship
Management including partnering with vendors and cross-functional stakeholders
– several years and direct experience preferred.
· Experience in Clinical Trial Delivery or Drug
Development Lifecycle preferred.
· Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational
skills.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and
SharePoint.
Coordinator:
Monika_Chugh_GILD_MSP
Requisition Start Date:
03/16/2026
Requisition End Date:
03/15/2027
Business Unit:
Gilead Sciences
Site:
US - CA -
Foster City
Location:
US - CA
- Foster City