Pharma Vendor Management Coordinator

Serving as the primary conduit

• Serving as the primary conduit between our client's scientists and CRO partners, ensuring timely and thorough communication and logistics support.
• Managing the outsourced book of work, ensuring alignment of priorities, capacity, and data delivery across the portfolio.
• Maintaining operational oversight of bioanalytical vendors supporting non-GLP toxicology and pharmacokinetic studies, including tracking of service requests, deliverables and turnaround times, with proactive risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Aiding in harmonization of processes and systems and driving initiatives to decrease cycle times and streamline workflows.
• Applying AI agents to optimize productivity and redefine ways of working.

Job Requirements

• BS – Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related field with 5-10 years of nonclinical operations, outsourcing, project management or vendor management experience.
• Customer-facing experience required.
• Strong time management skills and flexibility to handle urgent projects within given timelines.
• Impeccable communication skills – verbal and written.
• Very strong attention to detail and safety as well as problem-solving skills.
• Demonstration of excellent team player skills.
• A high level of learning agility and the ability to work across functions.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.)
• An exciting work environment

Qualifications

• This is a day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time).

Company Information

• Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to support the life sciences industry by cultivating and empowering exceptional scientists to deliver specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation through quality and a shared commitment to excellence.
• We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.
• Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment.
• This position may include relocation benefits as well.
• We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values: Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed. Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance. Good: We act ethically and morally. Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees. Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry. Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

About the Role

• Cogent Scientific is seeking a Pharma Vendor Management Coordinator to join our team.

Pay & Schedule

• This is a day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time).

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.