Vendor Qualification Associate I – Clinical R&D

Our client, a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for a “Vendor Qualification Associate I – Clinical R&D” based in Foster City, CA (Hybrid). Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension) Pay Rate : $42/hr on W2 Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K We are seeking a Vendor Qualification Associate I to support vendor qualification and oversight across Gilead’s global Phase I–IV clinical development portfolio. The role will partner with Clinical Operations, Quality & Compliance, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to assess vendor capabilities, risks, compliance, and performance. Key Responsibilities Lead/support RFIs vendor capability assessments, due diligence, sourcing, contracting, and procurement activities. Conduct Data Privacy & Security, Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, and Financial Health Assessments. Support inspection readiness, vendor compliance, and quality activities. Analyze vendor data and benchmarking results to provide data-driven insights and continuous improvement recommendations. Prepare presentations, reports, training materials, and stakeholder communications. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors across clinical, quality, finance, legal, and procurement functions. Manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision. Required Qualifications BS/BA degree with relevant experience. 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical experience preferred. Project management experience in Pharma, Biotech, or Healthcare; PMP certification preferred. Strong knowledge of GCP, GVP, GLP, GDP, and ICH E6 requirements. Experience with vendor management/qualification, procurement, sourcing, contracting, or category management. Strong project management, analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and external vendors. Preferred Clinical Vendor Knowledge Experience working with vendors supporting clinical monitoring, data management, central/biomarker/bioanalytical labs, RWD/RWE, biostatistics, medical writing, safety, RTSM, eCOA, medical imaging, eConsent, telemedicine, or wearables. If interested, please send us your updated resume at hr@dawarconsulting.com/akansha@dawarconsulting.com