Job Description
In this position you provide support to the Quantitative Pharmacology Department, in Operations and Coordination Group which includes the following tasks: You are the first contact point for all outsourced activities within the Quantitative Pharmacology Department. According to Merck standards and SOPs, you will provide support in all QP project management and contracting activities with External Strategic Partners (e.g. CROs, Academic Centers, independents contractors…etc) including first contact, negotiation, organizing and filing all documents, signature, execution and change orders, planning and coordinating vendors monitoring and closing. You will assist in drafting and negotiating and archiving CDAs and agreements that support QP Outsourcing activities on time and within required budget parameters. You will be accountable to oversee and integrate the timelines and budget for outsourced activities within the QP Department. You will also contribute to collaboration management of preferred vendors and development of new relationships. Furthermore, you will conduct continuous improvement activities to optimize the contract process, and will be involved in writing SOPs and other related documents, as needed.