The Global Partnering Associate will assist the Global Partnering Manager in the identification, selection, qualification, risk management assessment and onboarding of new and existing Good Practice (GxP) vendors. This individual will participate in clinical science processes, contributing to the new Request for Proposals (RFPs) and post award stage of the studies via collaboration with external vendors and internal Key stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Assists Global Partnering Manager in identifying, selecting, qualifying, risk management and onboarding of new and existing GxP vendors.
- Makes necessary updates to the consolidated and controlled GxP vendor list, as required.
- Works closely with the Contracts team to facilitate and sign off the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with the GxP vendors.
- Communicates with Quality Assurance (QA) and other functions, as required, about the qualification status of any GxP vendor. Coordinates with QA to schedule the type, frequency, and extent of audit(s) for any GxP vendor.
- Maintains awareness of legislation applicable in the US, UK and other jurisdictions which may affect GxP vendors globally (e.g., General Data Protection Regulation, UK Bribery Act) and ensures compliance.
- Participates and contributes to any new initiative within Global Partnering Function.
- Conducts internal surveys on an ongoing basis to obtain feedback from the team and shares the feedback with the Global Partnering Manager.
- Proactively coordinates with all the Project Managers (PMs) working on the awarded study for the critical issues and escalations to the GxP vendors. Schedules governance calls with vendors to discuss and resolve the critical issues and escalations, takes minutes and follows up on the action items. Performs other duties as assigned.
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