Urgent Interview: Vendor Qualification Associates -LB

Job Title: Clinical Contracts Associate II/ Vendor Qualification Associate II Location: onsite at either of Foster City, CA, Morris Plains, NJ or Santa Monica, CA locations Duration: 12 months with possible 6 months extension Shift Details: Monday-Friday , First shift Description style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" Gilead is looking for a Vendor Qualification Associate II, who will report to the Director of Vendor Outsourcing. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality of data and services across all vendors supporting Gilead's global R&D portfolio Ph I-IV clinical trials. style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" The candidate should have a deep understanding of vendor capability assessments, sourcing, contracting, procurement, category management, and inspection readiness activities as they will be leading and/or supporting those cross-functional efforts. The candidate should also have an understanding of various clinical trial activities such as clinical monitoring, data management, Real World Data/Evidence (RWD/RWE), biostatistics, medical writing, Ph 1 CRU, central lab, biomarker lab, bioanalytical lab, RTSM, eCOA, medical imaging, safety, e-informed consent, mobile HCP services, telemedicine and wearables/sensors. style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" Job Description: Daily activities will include, but are not limited to,

• conducting Request for Information (RFI), Data Privacy and Security IT Assessments, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Due Diligence, Financial Health Assessments, Inspection Readiness Preparation Activities, Data Analyses and Benchmarking to Provide Data Informed Insights into Strategies and Continuous Improvement Initiatives, Presentations, and Trainings.
• The candidate should have executive presence, excellent communication skills, project management & critical thinking skills; and is comfortable interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• The Vendor Qualification Associate II will be regularly partnering with team members such as R&D Quality & Compliance, clinical operations, finance, legal, business conduct, vendor relationship management, payments, and vendors.
• The Vendor Qualification Associate II is expected to complete tasks and projects under minimal supervision and has the ability to manage competing priorities effectively and proficiently.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Good Clinical Practice "Google Cloud Platform", Good Pharmacovigilance style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" Practices "GVP", Good Laboratory Practice "GLP", Good Documentation Practice "GDP" and ICH E6 R2 compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of current global and regional trends in compliance.

• Candidate has 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry; and, has a BS or BA with 5 years of relevant experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent certification
• Candidates can be current or former project managers & Project management experience in Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" Top 3 Required Skill Sets:
• (1) R&D Clinical Procurement Experience (including category management)
• (2) Candidates can be current or former project managers
• (3) Deep understanding of Quality and Compliance across Pharmaceutical or Healthcare industries style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets:
• (1) Vendor Qualification
• (2) Vendor Outsourcing
• (3) Vendor Contracting style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" style="box-sizing:inherit; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; orphans:2; widows:2; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; word-spacing:0px" Please Note: Attach the results along with the resume,