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Job Profile Summary: The Sr. Vendor Contract Associate is responsible for review and validation of document collection in compliance with SOC 1 policies and procedures to ensure that payments are processed with accuracy. This position is responsible for control and oversight of the set-up of vendor records in appropriate internal systems.                                                                                           

Responsibilities:

• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement to the immediate supervisor
• Set-up vendor records and for assigned clinical trials ensuring that all payee records are established according to the terms of the Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA); Review and Validate the CTAs, PIFs, W9s, W8s or other contract related documents to the site contract record
• Responsible for ownership, opening, monitoring and resolution of cases for Vendor and Payee management
• Ensure support to the clinical trial sites is provided at DrugDev’ levels of excellence through timely resolution of issues that are raised through email and/or phone contact
• Ensures work is SOC 1 compliant where appropriate
• Ensure that all vendors are peer reviewed for accuracy as defined by SOC 1 policies and procedures
• Perform peer reviews as assigned to ensure the accuracy of all vendor and contract records
• Process payee, name, address or banking change requests in compliance with SOC 1 policies and procedures to ensure that payments are processed with accuracy
• Serve as a mentor and continually assist with the training and development of junior personnel
• Other duties as assigned                                                                           

Experience: Typically requires 2 - 3 years of prior relevant experience.

Knowledge: Requires intermediate level knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of a job area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.         

Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Business or Equivalent             

Additional Work Experience:

• Related business experience
• Prior experience at a biotechnology company, CRO, pharmaceutical company preferred 

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to assist with training team members
• Must be customer focused and have excellent written and oral communication skills
• High energy, self-starter with the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Able to think independently, and to analyze and solve problems creatively
• Strong time management and planning skills
• Comfortable working in a global company environment
• Strong PC skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google, MS Project, SAP-Business One)
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple work requirements to meet deadlines
• Ability to analyze processes to gain efficiencies

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com