Pharma Vendor Management Coordinator

About the role

Cogent Scientific is seeking a Pharma Vendor Management Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage the outsourced book of work, ensure alignment of priorities, capacity, and data delivery across the portfolio. They will also maintain operational oversight of bioanalytical vendors supporting non-GLP toxicology and pharmacokinetic studies, serve as the primary conduit between client’s scientists and CRO partners, and assist in harmonizing processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serving as the primary conduit between our client's scientists and CRO partners, ensuring timely and thorough communication and logistics support.
• 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.

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 ability in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment.
• Impeccable communication skills – verbal and written.
• Very strong attention to detail and safety as well as problem-solving skills.
• Excellent team player skills.
• High level of learning agility and the ability to work across functions.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with 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 (medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, PTO and paid holidays)
• An exciting work environment
• This position may include relocation benefits

Pay & Schedule

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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will embody our Core Values: Client Focused, Outstanding, Good, Employee-Centric, Nimble, and Team-Oriented.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Parenthood leave
• PTO and paid holidays

Schedule

Day shift (approx. 8a-5p local time)

Application Instructions

This job posting will close by 8/31/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.