Pharma Vendor Management Coordinator

Company Overview

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, supports 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.

Competitive pay and attractive benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, PTO, paid holidays and relocation benefits may be offered.

• 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.

• Serve as the primary conduit between client scientists and CRO partners, ensuring timely and thorough communication and logistics support.
• Manage the outsourced book of work, ensuring alignment of priorities, capacity and data delivery across the portfolio.
• Maintain operational oversight of bioanalytical vendors supporting non‑GLP toxicology and pharmacokinetic studies, tracking service requests, deliverables and turnaround times, and proactively mitigating risks and resolving issues.
• Assist in harmonization of processes and systems and drive initiatives to decrease cycle times and streamline workflows.
• Apply AI agents to optimize productivity and redefine ways of working.

• BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or a 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 verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and safety awareness, along with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated excellent teamwork.
• High level of learning agility and the ability to work across functions.
• Enthusiastic, 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.

Day shift position (approximately 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. local time).

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

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should let us know.

This posting will close by 7/6/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.