Clinical Operations Vendor Manager

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October 7

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Apogee Therapeutics

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Biotechnology • Pharmaceuticals

Apogee Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel biologics for the treatment of inflammatory and immunology disorders. The company targets major markets in inflammatory and immune diseases such as atopic dermatitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, and other related conditions. Apogee Therapeutics seeks to reshape the current standard of care by advancing antibody therapeutics that target well-established biological mechanisms, with the potential to address dermatological, respiratory, and gastroenterological issues. The company is committed to creating a psychologically safe workplace while prioritizing innovative treatment options for those living with these conditions.

51 - 200 employees

🧬 Biotechnology

💊 Pharmaceuticals

💰 $149M Series B on 2022-12

📋 Description

• Collaborate with business partners to research and evaluate potential vendors based on their capabilities, pricing, and service level agreements • Build strong relationships with key vendors • Conduct ongoing assessment of vendor relationship performance through KPI review, vendor performance trend analysis, and administration/interpretation of stakeholder satisfaction surveys • Drive and improve existing systems and processes • Maintain knowledge of market trends for assigned key vendors • Lead and conduct high visibility and competitive negotiations • Support sourcing policies, contingency plans, and additional strategic initiatives established by the Vendor Strategy & Management Lead • Support Clinical Operations Vendor Sourcing and vendor governance related meetings • Hold vendors accountable to performance goals/agreements • Drive annual third-party vendor spend savings while improving processes and vendor relationships • Closely manage deliverable timelines and cross-functional input to keep reviews, decisions, and initiatives on track • Participate in the continuous improvement process for programs within purview • Lead/participate in vendor strategy and budget discussions • Collaborate on contracts review to verify compliance with MSA, discount structures, and performance requirements

🎯 Requirements

• Knowledge of the drug development process in complex indications for large global programs • Strong understanding of contracting process and ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements. • Ability to prepare bids, requests for quotes, and proposals • Excellent communication skills with an ability to present to a variety of stakeholders and tailor messages accordingly • Proven ability to influence and make decisions in a matrixed environment • Comfortable leading candid conversations on vendor delivery and driving to resolution of performance challenges • Partnering with study teams and vendors to effectively manage conflicting viewpoints and challenging situations with minimal negative impact • Experience in problem solving capabilities; can see a problem from multiple angles and provide viable, innovative options for resolution • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage priorities to achieve goals and support unplanned work • Bachelor’s degree in management, finance, or related field • 5 years of relevant experience working in a pharmaceutical/biotech company or CRO • Excellent leadership skills and big-picture mentality • Ability to keep pace with a fast-moving organization • Availability to participate in calls across multiple international time zones • Exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%

🏖️ Benefits

• A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly • Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits • Flexible PTO • Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year • Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development • Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve