Vendor Qualification Associate I – Clinical R&D

Our client, a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Vendor Qualification Associate I – Clinical R&D” based in Foster City, CA (Hybrid).

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension)

Pay Rate : $42/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K

We are seeking a Vendor Qualification Associate I to support vendor qualification and oversight across Gilead’s global Phase I–IV clinical development portfolio. The role will partner with Clinical Operations, Quality & Compliance, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to assess vendor capabilities, risks, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead/support RFIs vendor capability assessments, due diligence, sourcing, contracting, and procurement activities.
  
• Conduct Data Privacy & Security, Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, and Financial Health Assessments.
  
• Support inspection readiness, vendor compliance, and quality activities.
  
• Analyze vendor data and benchmarking results to provide data-driven insights and continuous improvement recommendations.
  
• Prepare presentations, reports, training materials, and stakeholder communications.
  
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors across clinical, quality, finance, legal, and procurement functions.
  
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
  

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA degree with relevant experience.
  
• 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience preferred.
  
• Project management experience in Pharma, Biotech, or Healthcare; PMP certification preferred.
  
• Strong knowledge of GCP, GVP, GLP, GDP, and ICH E6 requirements.
  
• Experience with vendor management/qualification, procurement, sourcing, contracting, or category management.
  
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and external vendors.
  

Preferred Clinical Vendor Knowledge
Experience working with vendors supporting clinical monitoring, data management, central/biomarker/bioanalytical labs, RWD/RWE, biostatistics, medical writing, safety, RTSM, eCOA, medical imaging, eConsent, telemedicine, or wearables.

If interested, please send us your updated resume at

hr@dawarconsulting.com

akansha@dawarconsulting.com