Scientific Affairs Vendor Management Lead
Mundipharma • Cambridge, England • Posted July 14, 2026
About the Role
Role overview
You will manage the contracting process for global vendors and consultants across Scientific Affairs (SA) by driving the contracting process, invoice and accrual management. Support the deployment of an efficient and cost-effective outsourcing approach by ensuring Mundipharma is receiving services under the most competitive conditions. Provide process support to Scientific Affairs by managing audit responses, process / SOP development and process updates utilizing systems in use within the Company. Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Vendor Management group within Scientific Affairs.
Key Responsibilities
You will manage the contracting process for global vendors and consultants across Scientific Affairs (SA) by driving the contracting process, invoice and accrual management. Support the deployment of an efficient and cost-effective outsourcing approach by ensuring Mundipharma is receiving services under the most competitive conditions. Provide process support to Scientific Affairs by managing audit responses, process / SOP development and process updates utilizing systems in use within the Company. Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Vendor Management group within Scientific Affairs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) activities in Scientific Affairs and support contract negotiations with vendors.
- Financial administration; monitoring invoice payments, raising purchase requisitions (PR) & eCAFs for approval and uploading these into the finance system.
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