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Laboratory Vendor Management Specialist

 Title: Laboratory Vendor Management Specialist

Location: Exton, PA

Reports to: Executive Director, Central Lab Services and Integrated Specimen Operations

Full-time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, publicly listed (HKSE), full-service CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China, and growing over 30% YOY. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Position/Job Summary:

The Laboratory Vendor Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing Frontage Central Lab's relationships with multiple laboratory vendors. This role is critical for ensuring that all vendors meet Frontage's standards for quality, efficiency, and compliance in conducting Phase 1, 2, and 3 clinical trials. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

Evaluate and select laboratory vendors based on quality, cost, and capability.

Obtain, analyze, and negotiate quotes from vendors for various laboratory services.

Monitor and evaluate vendor performance based on predefined quality metrics.

Ensure vendors meet or exceed agreed-upon turnaround times for test results.

Review and approve vendor invoices, ensuring they align with contracted terms.

Work with vendors to harmonize reference ranges across different laboratories.

Ensure all vendors comply with industry standards and regulations.

Serve as the primary point of contact between Frontage Central Lab and laboratory vendors.

Generate regular reports on vendor performance, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.

Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills Required:

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher with 2-3 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory, research setting or CRO; vendor management experience preferred:

• High level of accountability with self and others

• Hands-on approach with a desire to teach others

• Track record of challenging the status quo

• Team and action-oriented

• Problem-solving

• Priority setting

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.