Supplier Performance Management (SPM) Manager
United States of America, Remote Job ID R0000033349 Category Project Leadership Date Posted 05/01/2025Overview
As a part of the global Project Leadership group at Parexel, you are responsible for leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and patient-focused clinical trials and help bring life-changing treatments to market faster. You collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to identify project requirements, develop project plans, and manage project timelines and budgets. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for improving patients' lives.
In return, Parexel offers a supportive work environment, and a high degree of empowerment and accountability to lead your studies. Within this role, you work with a diverse set of clients and therapeutic areas, and you are encouraged to take on new challenges and pursue your interests.
Success Profile
Do you have these soft skills and interpersonal traits to succeed at Parexel?
- Adaptable
- Communicator
- Collaborative
- Leadership
- Proactive
- Problem-solver
About This Role
Parexel is looking to hire a Supplier Performance Management Manager (SPM) ! The SPM manager monitors and drives supplier performance, compliance, and process improvements in clinical trials.
Key Responsibilities:
• Managing and developing individual and supplier-specific objectives
• Coordinating and prioritizing cross-study projects.
• Developing strong global relationships with key functions
• Participating and facilitating of the governance of Technical Service suppliers
• Driving development and review of Independent Review Charters (imaging)
Key Activities:
• Support the development and implementation of standards and processes for evaluation, qualification, selection, management, and monitoring of TSSs
• Support Technical Services staff activities
• Monitor cross-study technical and operational performance of TSS and manage escalated issues to resolution
• Prepare technical training materials for other functions within Amgen
• Participate with Therapeutic Areas and Early Development/Translational Sciences in ongoing work streams and task forces
• Share expertise in emerging technologies through company interactions, literature, and industry conferences
• Contribute to defining department goals
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Technical Services and the wider Development organization
• Support the integration activities for Amgen acquisitions, as appropriate
Basic Qualifications:
• Doctorate degree
OR
• Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience
OR
• Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experience
OR
• Associate’s degree & 10 years of directly related experience
OR
• High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience
AND
• Previous direct managerial and/or leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• 7 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience (clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO or technical services supplier)
• Technologist or work experience in relevant area (e.g, imaging, laboratory, device technology) and their application to clinical trials
• Management experience of direct reports
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Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the United States includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Potential Career Path
Parexel offers a growth path with diverse therapeutic areas and clients, so you can grow according to your interests.
- Associate Project Leader
- Project Leader
- Senior Project Leader
- Associate Project Director
- Project Director
- Director, Project Leadership
- Senior Director, Project Leadership
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