We’re looking for purpose-driven, passionate individuals to join our team. From clinical to commercial to supporting functions, Lexitans believe in the common mission: to be the best ophthalmic product development organization to partner with. 

Overview

The Vendor Project Manager (VPM) leads end to end oversight of third-party vendors to deliver on scope, quality, schedule and budget. This role identifies/procures new vendors as needed, plans and executes vendor workstreams, manages vendor contracts and Service Level Agreements, drives cross-functional alignment, mitigates vendor-related risks, and ensures compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The VPM serves as the primary point of contact for vendors, enabling predictable outcomes and continuous performance improvement.

Responsibilities

Vendor Procurement and Selection

• Own the procurement/identification process for potential new Vendors,
• Coordinate the assessment and evaluation process for potential new Vendors to qualify them through audit and acceptance procedures in collaboration with Quality Assurance
• Create and maintain a matrix of Lexitas Subject Matter Experts
• Develop and implement Global Vendor Strategy ensuring vendors are established and approved for all core vendor capabilities needed by Lexitas and our customers
• Identify vendors to address critical needs of the business

Vendor Management

• Negotiate Vendor agreements, including terms (MSAs/SLAs, timelines, training), conditions, pricing, and issue escalation
• Define Purchase Order Approvals Process with Finance input and manage flow of purchase requests end-to-end
• Maintains established vendor relationships
• Monitor Vendor performance (SLAs), qualification status, and quality
• Leads vendor quality event follow-up, including documentation of corrective and preventative actions in collaboration with the project team, functional management, QA, and vendor lead(s)
• Lead Lexitas vendor set-up activities where contracted for new studies
• Lead/participate in vendor management meetings and status reporting activities where contracted
• Controls vendor spend, ensure adherence to contracted terms, building culture of long-term cost-saving behaviors

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

At least 4 years in Project Management with direct vendor/supplier oversight with ophthalmology experience; industry experience in a CRO is required.   Experience with vendor procurement/identification is required.  Global study/vendor management experience is preferred.

Certifications:

PMP Certification preferred

Skills:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to assess problems and develop solutions
• Strong negotiation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Solid understanding of vendor management and procurement functions

Physical Requirements

Position requires: ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about conference or meeting locations as required; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time; ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

Disclaimer:

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. Lexitas Pharma Services, Inc., at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. Lexitas Pharma Services, Inc., at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.