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Company Information
Clinical Ink is the global life science company that brings data, technology, and patient science together to unlock clinical discovery. Our deep therapeutic-area expertise, coupled with Direct Data Capture, eCOA, eConsent, telehealth, neurocognitive testing, and digital biomarkers advancement, drive the industry standard for data precision and usher in a new generation of clinical trials. With offices in the United States and Denmark, Clinical Ink is rewriting the clinical development experience.
Job Description
Clinical Ink is seeking an Enterprise Vendor Manager to join our Vendor Management team! The Enterprise Vendor Manager will play a key role in building and owning the full vendor lifecycle including: vendor lifecycle governance, vendor management, SOP & process development, quoting process management, cross-functional relationship building, and quality management & compliance. The ideal candidate will be a strong relationship builder, thrive in fast-paced environments, and bring proven experience designing vendor governance frameworks in regulated industries. This role is open to individuals located in the United States or Denmark. The Enterprise Vendor Manager's responsibilities include:
Vendor Lifecycle Governance
- Own the end-to-end vendor lifecycle — qualification, onboarding, contracting, performance monitoring, renewal, and exit — for connected device and passthrough vendor categories.
- Support compliance in the maintenance and automation of the Approved Vendor List (AVL) in alignment with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
- Develop and publish vendor onboarding SOPs, performance frameworks, and lifecycle process documentation where none currently exist.
- Ensure no vendor enters active use without completing qualification, quality documentation, and compliance requirements.
Vendor Management
- Serve as the primary Clinical Ink relationship owner for designated strategic vendors.
- Monitor vendor roadmaps, discontinuation notices, and supply constraints; proactively flag risks to Operations and Study Teams.
- Coordinate device-related change management across studies in collaboration with Operations, Quality, and Technology teams.
- Own the enterprise governance relationship—distinct from the day-to-day operational coordination managed by Operations.
- Review and approve any vendor quotes before they enter study proposal pricing; act as the passthrough cost governance gate between Operations and Commercial.
- Establish and maintain SLA frameworks, KPI scorecards, and QBR cadences for all passthrough vendors.
- Govern MSA, SOW, and change order integrity — ensuring contractual scope, pricing, and performance commitments are aligned and enforced.
- Identify and escalate passthrough cost overruns, billing discrepancies, and scope deviations in a timely manner.
- Ensure all strategic vendors operate under current, executed agreements — no active vendor relationships without documented contractual and quality coverage.
SOP & Process Development
- Write and own vendor management SOPs from scratch — onboarding, performance review, quote governance, risk escalation, and vendor exit.
- Develop and maintain standardized templates for vendor scorecards, QBR agendas, risk registers, and change order tracking.
- Build documentation that is audit-ready, practical, and designed for a lean team operating at pace.
Quoting Process Management
- Own the end-to-end quote governance workflow for passthrough vendor categories — from initial request through approval and Commercial handoff.
- Define and enforce the quote intake process: establish what information is required from vendors (pricing, lead times, regional constraints, subcontractor dependencies) before a quote is valid for use in a proposal.
- Review all vendor quotes for accuracy, AVL compliance, and alignment with contracted rate cards and master agreements before approving for use in study pricing.
- Maintain a quote log and historical pricing library to support benchmarking, trend analysis, and negotiation leverage across studies and contract cycles.
- Identify quote anomalies — price escalations, scope creep, unapproved subcontractor additions — and resolve or escalate before quotes reach Commercial.
- Work with Operations and Commercial to continuously improve quote turnaround timelines without compromising governance rigor.
Cross-Functional Relationship Building
- Act as the primary Procurement point of contact for Operations, Commercial & Pricing, Quality, and Technology on all vendor-related matters.
- Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders who have historically managed vendors in silos — influence without authority is essential.
- Participate in study mobilization calls to ensure vendor readiness, lead times, and cost assumptions are validated before study activation.
- Represent Procurement in cross-functional forums, including the AI Council and any vendor governance committees.
Quality Management & Compliance
- Maintain vendor risk classifications (Critical / High / Medium / Low) for all managed vendors, aligned with FM-REG-004-E and internal risk policy.
- Own the vendor quality management framework — ensure all strategic vendors operate under current quality agreements, and that obligations (issue notification windows, CAPA timelines, audit rights) are understood and enforced.
- Coordinate with QMS on vendor deviations, complaints, and CAPAs; track open items, owners, and due dates across the portfolio.
- Support MHRA and FDA inspection readiness — ensure vendor documentation, quality agreements, and audit trails are maintained, current, and audit-accessible at all times.
- Drive continuous improvement through QBR findings, CAPA outcomes, and vendor performance trend data; translate quality events into process improvements and SOP updates.
- Identify and escalate vendor concentration risk, single-source dependencies, compliance gaps, and financial exposure before they become study-impacting issues.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of vendor management, procurement, or supplier relationship experience in a regulated industry — clinical research, medtech, logistics, pharma, or comparable.
- Demonstrated experience building or significantly improving vendor management processes, not just executing within established ones.
- Proven track record of owning vendor relationships end-to-end, including contracting, performance governance, and issue escalation.
- Experience working in or alongside regulated environments (FDA, MHRA, ISO, GxP, or equivalent); comfort with audit documentation and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with connected devices, clinical supply chain, or logistics vendors is strongly preferred; cross-industry candidates with comparable regulated supply relationships will be considered.
- Ability to author a wide range of documentation ranging from MSAs to SOPs.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with a global team.
- Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust with vendors and internal stakeholders through clear communication and consistent follow-through, including navigating difficult conversations and influencing senior leaders without formal authority.
- Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complex vendor risks and procurement recommendations into clear, concise updates for senior leadership, both in writing and in presentations.
Additional Information
Clinical Ink is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.
Company Information
Clinical Ink is the global life science company that brings data, technology, and patient science together to unlock clinical discovery. Our deep therapeutic-area expertise, coupled with Direct Data Capture, eCOA, eConsent, telehealth, neurocognitive testing, and digital biomarkers advancement, drive the industry standard for data precision and usher in a new generation of clinical trials. With offices in the United States and Denmark, Clinical Ink is rewriting the clinical development experience.
Job Description
Clinical Ink is seeking an Enterprise Vendor Manager to join our Vendor Management team! The Enterprise Vendor Manager will play a key role in building and owning the full vendor lifecycle including: vendor lifecycle governance, vendor management, SOP & process development, quoting process management, cross-functional relationship building, and quality management & compliance. The ideal candidate will be a strong relationship builder, thrive in fast-paced environments, and bring proven experience designing vendor governance frameworks in regulated industries. This role is open to individuals located in the United States or Denmark. The Enterprise Vendor Manager's responsibilities include:
Vendor Lifecycle Governance
- Own the end-to-end vendor lifecycle — qualification, onboarding, contracting, performance monitoring, renewal, and exit — for connected device and passthrough vendor categories.
- Support compliance in the maintenance and automation of the Approved Vendor List (AVL) in alignment with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
- Develop and publish vendor onboarding SOPs, performance frameworks, and lifecycle process documentation where none currently exist.
- Ensure no vendor enters active use without completing qualification, quality documentation, and compliance requirements.
Vendor Management
- Serve as the primary Clinical Ink relationship owner for designated strategic vendors.
- Monitor vendor roadmaps, discontinuation notices, and supply constraints; proactively flag risks to Operations and Study Teams.
- Coordinate device-related change management across studies in collaboration with Operations, Quality, and Technology teams.
- Own the enterprise governance relationship—distinct from the day-to-day operational coordination managed by Operations.
- Review and approve any vendor quotes before they enter study proposal pricing; act as the passthrough cost governance gate between Operations and Commercial.
- Establish and maintain SLA frameworks, KPI scorecards, and QBR cadences for all passthrough vendors.
- Govern MSA, SOW, and change order integrity — ensuring contractual scope, pricing, and performance commitments are aligned and enforced.
- Identify and escalate passthrough cost overruns, billing discrepancies, and scope deviations in a timely manner.
- Ensure all strategic vendors operate under current, executed agreements — no active vendor relationships without documented contractual and quality coverage.
SOP & Process Development
- Write and own vendor management SOPs from scratch — onboarding, performance review, quote governance, risk escalation, and vendor exit.
- Develop and maintain standardized templates for vendor scorecards, QBR agendas, risk registers, and change order tracking.
- Build documentation that is audit-ready, practical, and designed for a lean team operating at pace.
Quoting Process Management
- Own the end-to-end quote governance workflow for passthrough vendor categories — from initial request through approval and Commercial handoff.
- Define and enforce the quote intake process: establish what information is required from vendors (pricing, lead times, regional constraints, subcontractor dependencies) before a quote is valid for use in a proposal.
- Review all vendor quotes for accuracy, AVL compliance, and alignment with contracted rate cards and master agreements before approving for use in study pricing.
- Maintain a quote log and historical pricing library to support benchmarking, trend analysis, and negotiation leverage across studies and contract cycles.
- Identify quote anomalies — price escalations, scope creep, unapproved subcontractor additions — and resolve or escalate before quotes reach Commercial.
- Work with Operations and Commercial to continuously improve quote turnaround timelines without compromising governance rigor.
Cross-Functional Relationship Building
- Act as the primary Procurement point of contact for Operations, Commercial & Pricing, Quality, and Technology on all vendor-related matters.
- Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders who have historically managed vendors in silos — influence without authority is essential.
- Participate in study mobilization calls to ensure vendor readiness, lead times, and cost assumptions are validated before study activation.
- Represent Procurement in cross-functional forums, including the AI Council and any vendor governance committees.
Quality Management & Compliance
- Maintain vendor risk classifications (Critical / High / Medium / Low) for all managed vendors, aligned with FM-REG-004-E and internal risk policy.
- Own the vendor quality management framework — ensure all strategic vendors operate under current quality agreements, and that obligations (issue notification windows, CAPA timelines, audit rights) are understood and enforced.
- Coordinate with QMS on vendor deviations, complaints, and CAPAs; track open items, owners, and due dates across the portfolio.
- Support MHRA and FDA inspection readiness — ensure vendor documentation, quality agreements, and audit trails are maintained, current, and audit-accessible at all times.
- Drive continuous improvement through QBR findings, CAPA outcomes, and vendor performance trend data; translate quality events into process improvements and SOP updates.
- Identify and escalate vendor concentration risk, single-source dependencies, compliance gaps, and financial exposure before they become study-impacting issues.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of vendor management, procurement, or supplier relationship experience in a regulated industry — clinical research, medtech, logistics, pharma, or comparable.
- Demonstrated experience building or significantly improving vendor management processes, not just executing within established ones.
- Proven track record of owning vendor relationships end-to-end, including contracting, performance governance, and issue escalation.
- Experience working in or alongside regulated environments (FDA, MHRA, ISO, GxP, or equivalent); comfort with audit documentation and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with connected devices, clinical supply chain, or logistics vendors is strongly preferred; cross-industry candidates with comparable regulated supply relationships will be considered.
- Ability to author a wide range of documentation ranging from MSAs to SOPs.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with a global team.
- Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust with vendors and internal stakeholders through clear communication and consistent follow-through, including navigating difficult conversations and influencing senior leaders without formal authority.
- Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to translate complex vendor risks and procurement recommendations into clear, concise updates for senior leadership, both in writing and in presentations.
Additional Information
Clinical Ink is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- Deloitte35
- Accenture32
- Alvarez & Marsal20
- CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA Insurer10
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania9
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services62
- Investment & Asset Management37
- Accounting & Auditing35
- Technology & Software14
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote vendor risk management jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience in third-party or vendor risk management
- Proficiency with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, or OneTrust
- Working knowledge of risk frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, finance, or a related field
- Relevant certification such as CTPRP, CISA, CRISC, or CISM preferred
- Experience conducting vendor due diligence, risk assessments, and contract reviews
Tips for Your Remote Vendor Risk Management Job Search
Tailor your resume to risk frameworks
Call out the specific frameworks you've worked with, such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2, directly in your resume summary and job descriptions. Hiring managers scan for these terms first, and generic risk language won't get you past an ATS screen.
Certify before competing for senior roles
A CTPRP, CISA, or CRISC credential signals that you can own a vendor risk program, not just support one. If you're targeting manager or director roles, list active certifications above your education section so they appear early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vendor risk management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry vertical when searching
Vendor risk management looks different in financial services than in healthcare or manufacturing. Search by industry so your niche experience in, say, HIPAA-covered vendor oversight stands out rather than getting buried in general risk postings.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Interviewers for vendor risk roles almost always ask you to walk through a real remediation you led or a vendor you offboarded. Prepare a two-minute story with a clear problem, what you assessed, what you recommended, and the outcome.
Negotiate scope, not just salary
When you receive an offer, ask about the vendor inventory size, the tools in place, and whether the role owns policy or just executes it. These details define whether you'll be building a program or maintaining a checklist, which affects your long-term growth.
Remote Vendor Risk Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote vendor risk management job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote vendor risk management employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote vendor risk managements?
Remote vendor risk management roles are posted by Deloitte, Accenture, and Alvarez & Marsal and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote vendor risk management roles.
Can you get a remote vendor risk management job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote vendor risk management openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote vendor risk management jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote vendor risk managements on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote vendor risk management roles.
Which industries hire the most remote vendor risk managements?
Remote vendor risk management roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Investment & Asset Management, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire vendor risk managements remotely most consistently.
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