Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Clinical Vendor Oversight Specialist

Make an impact. Advance science. Grow your career.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll be part of a global team committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Every day, our colleagues contribute to groundbreaking research and innovative clinical solutions that help accelerate the development of life-changing therapies for patients around the world.

If you're passionate about clinical operations, vendor management, and driving operational excellence, this is your opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team where your work truly makes a difference.

What you'll do

As a Clinical Vendor Oversight Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of clinical studies by managing relationships with third-party vendors and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead day-to-day oversight of study vendors throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
• Coordinate vendor activities, ensuring timelines, quality expectations, and study deliverables are achieved.
• Develop study-specific vendor management plans and vendor oversight documentation.
• Partner with Study Management Teams (SMTs), Functional Subject Matter Experts, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure seamless study execution.
• Monitor vendor performance through KPIs and regular governance meetings, driving continuous improvement.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate vendor-related risks.
• Escalate issues appropriately and work collaboratively to achieve timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate vendor documentation and study information within internal systems.
• Support invoice transparency by identifying potential discrepancies and communicating with Clinical Trial Leads.
• Ensure vendor compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

What we're looking for

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Clinical Operations, Clinical Study Management, or Vendor Management within a Sponsor or CRO environment.
• Experience managing clinical studies while balancing quality, timelines, and budget expectations.
• Strong project management, communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of clinical study management across one or more clinical phases (Phase I, II, or III).
• Solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH Guidelines, and global clinical research regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing external vendors and ensuring successful study delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a related field.
• Previous experience overseeing third-party vendors within clinical studies.

Why join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

• Be part of an organization whose work directly impacts patients' lives worldwide.
• Collaborate with global teams on innovative clinical development programs.
• Work in an environment that values inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Access outstanding career development opportunities within one of the world's leading life sciences organizations.
• Contribute to meaningful work while building a long-term career with a company committed to advancing science and improving human health.

Join us and help accelerate the future of clinical research.