What We Do Care Access is a unique, multi-specialty network of research sites that operates as one connected team of physician investigators, nurse coordinators, and operations managers. Our goal is to engage every healthcare professional in clinical research and to make clinical trials a care option for every patient. By removing this bottleneck, Care Access is helping accelerate the approval and delivery of critical and life-saving therapies. Who We Are We care. Our people are the engines behind our mission: to revolutionize access to clinical trials for the benefit of patients everywhere. We care for one another, find new ideas to accelerate medicine, and seed a long-term impact for generations. Position Overview Care Access is seeking a dedicated, experienced, and innovation-driven Clinical Vendor Specialist. This individual is responsible for sourcing clinical vendors to support new studies and clinical trials. Candidates need to have a deep understanding of traditional and innovative approaches to procurement, pricing, contracting, GPO and research lab procedures. This position will work closely with Finance, Operations and vendors to ensure sites can smoothly operationalize a protocol.   What You'll Be Working On

Research and engage potential vendors prior to clinical trials being awarded to expedite site readiness 

Execute new vendor set up process (MSA, SOP, NDA) and get appropriate contract documents in place

Engage with multiple vendors for each needed procedure per site

Provide procedures and vendor contact names to Care Access site personnel to facilitate patient scheduling 

Build positive relationships with vendors  

Maintain database of vendors complete with contact information, website addresses, and record and notate all contact attempts with each vendor 

Take initiative to solve problems and provide solutions for Care Access personnel 

Process requisitions, execute tactical buying, create purchase orders, follow-up on goods receipt, invoice receipt and payment processing. 

Understands operational considerations of urgency and flexibility

Physical and Travel Requirements

This is a remote position with no travel requirements. 

What You Bring (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Excellent working knowledge of medical and research terminology 

Excellent working knowledge of federal regulations, good clinical practices (GCP)Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse team of professionals 

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to balance tasks with competing priorities 

Critical thinker and problem solver 

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Certifications/Licenses, Education, and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in science, health care or any related field

2+ years of pharma/medical/clinical industry experience. 

2+ years of experience in contracts and pricing with increasing roles and responsibilities. 

Benefits (US Full-Time Employees Only)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays

100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts

Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution

Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match