Senior Associate Project Manager
R&D Supplier Management & Performance Analytics
Location: Remote – U.S. (any time zone, standard business hours, Monday–Friday)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contingent Worker (Contract, W2)
Compensation: $52 - $59 per hour (based on experience)

Summary of the Role
Join a large biotech pharmaceutical leader as a Senior Associate Manager/Manager in R&D Supplier Management & Performance Analytics (SMPA). You will oversee performance of outsourced R&D services, ensure supplier quality and stability across a global network, and deliver analytics and insights that drive continuous improvement. Ideal candidates bring pharma supplier management experience, strong organization and communication skills, and an analytical mindset.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

  • Own relationships with external suppliers; influence processes, deliverables, and remediation plans

  • Lead supplier evaluation, qualification, and performance improvement to maintain a robust supply base

• Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Build strong collaboration with R&D stakeholders to anticipate needs and resolve issues

  • Partner with corporate functions on study-level deliverables and contract-related alignment

• Governance & Compliance

  • Contribute to updating policies, procedures, and standards; maintain inspection-ready documentation

  • Monitor supplier performance against defined metrics and drive continuous improvement strategies

• Operational Excellence

  • Manage a global pool of suppliers balancing quality, agility, and value

  • Provide supplier performance analytics, insights, and reporting to enable data-informed decisions

  • Identify innovative ways to optimize supplier engagement models

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Science/Engineering, Data/Analytics, or related field

• 2+ years’ experience (or equivalent) in supplier/vendor management, CRO oversight, or R&D operations

• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; influence without direct authority

• Analytical mindset with experience interpreting complex data and producing actionable insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biomarker or bioanalytical sciences, CRO management, or supplier performance management

• Pharma/biotech R&D background; familiarity with compliance expectations

• Experience mentoring or leading teams

Key Competencies

• Organization and project execution with attention to detail

• Communication, collaboration, and stakeholder influence

• Analytical thinking and problem solving; proactive, adaptable, and results-driven

Top 3 Must Have Skills

1. Supplier relationship & performance management in an R&D/pharma setting

2. Strong project management and organizational skills

3. Analytical skills to translate complex data into actionable insights

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships, metrics, and remediation actions

• Partner with R&D stakeholders to align on deliverables and resolve issues

• Maintain compliance documentation; support audits/inspections as needed

• Produce dashboards/reports and recommendations that improve supplier performance and stability

"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"