Senior Manager, Vendor Strategy Management

Supports the strategic direction for CROs, and preferred clinical trial vendor providers used in support of all clinical trials supported by Clinical Operations. Leads the development and implementation of robust vendor performance and governance programs, including establishment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Operational Key Metrics (OKMs), Key Risk Indicators and effective vendor oversight to provide global, high quality clinical trial services. Ensures CRO/vendor alignment with relevant program team and corporate goals and drives operational efficiencies. Supports preferred CRO and vendor partnerships and maintains relationships with external providers. Leads governance forum (Joint Operating Committees, Executive Steering Committees etc.) across clinical trial vendors (CRO, central lab and other key clinical trial vendors, i.e. Imaging Service Providers). Accountable for CRO and ancillary vendor performance; ensures clear focus and understanding of all issues surrounding performance and quality. Communicates portfolio-level CRO/vendor risks or issues to applicable Deciphera departments and follows issue through resolution. Supports the timely execution of vendor contracting, in partnership with Clinical Operations study teams, Procurement, Legal and Finance, overseeing Master Service Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders. Serves as an escalation point for CRO and key vendor relationships; address and/or escalate vendor performance issues; identifies probable vendor risks and potential mitigation strategies. Leads the development and implementation of CRO/vendor initiatives. Participates in vendor sourcing activities, as applicable. Participates and supports Deciphera Clinical Operations and CRO/vendors in regulatory inspections and preparation.