Vendor Quality Manager

The Vendor Quality Management Manager proactively assesses vendor risk in one or more GxP areas and translates this assessment into insights, recommendations, and actions that allow Vertex to demonstrate appropriate and tailored oversight of our third parties. The role contributes to advancement of processes, tools, and systems that are fit-for-purpose across GxP areas and vendor types.

• Contributes to the advancement of the vendor quality program by identifying opportunities and supporting risk appropriate enhancements to the oversight infrastructure.
• Monitors metrics and dashboards for emerging trends for vendors in assigned GxP area(s).
• Ensures adequate management and mitigation of risk arising from vendors
• Supports development of processes and procedures to report on, manage, and mitigate vendor risk to acceptable levels.
• Leads and/or participates in process and system improvement efforts as a vendor quality SME.
• Provides onsite front and/or back room inspection support as assigned
• Provides insight on vendor risk and its potential impact in quality and business forums

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in one or more GxP areas
• Demonstrated experience with key performance indicators and quality metrics for vendors
• Expertise in risk assessment as it pertains to third parties / suppliers
• Strong interpersonal skills to explain difficult information and work to build alignment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Mathematical acumen and excellent analytic skills as applied to risk assessments
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a matrixed, collaborative environment

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or allied health field (or comparable degree)
• Typically requires 6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

8 months

$75/hr.

- $80/hr.

Monday-Friday; EST hours; fully remote