Sr. Manager, Sourcing Risk & Compliance - UK

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Sourcing Risk & Compliance (SRC) supports the design and delivery of a robust vendor engagement infrastructure for Business & Vendor Strategy Management (BVSM) customers. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining fit‑for‑purpose processes, systems, and tools that enable effective vendor engagement across business process support, vendor assessment and onboarding, sourcing strategy, contracting compliance, and audit/inspection readiness.

The position plays a critical role in risk management, quality oversight, and governance of vendor engagements, ensuring transparency, compliance, and accountability throughout the vendor lifecycle.

full time , permanent role or 1 year fix term contract , sponsor dedicated.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and support compliance with sourcing and contracting requirements
• Support audit, inspection, and litigation readiness, including response coordination and documentation support
• Contribute to the development and execution of a suite of vendor engagement tools to improve transparency, study planning, and functional line oversight
• Support the review, oversight, monitoring, and remediation of QMS09 business processes
• Support the development and execution of a fit‑for‑purpose vendor assessment and onboarding process
• Lead risk management activities for vendor engagements across clinical programs
• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to teams on vendor onboarding and engagement activities
• Support the design of governance and oversight models that:
• Hold vendors accountable to contractual and relationship commitments
• Maintain visibility into vendor performance, quality, and risk issues
• Design and implement new processes for Business Development engagements and FCPA processes
• Train and support resources to champion, execute, and oversee SRC‑related processes
• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure alignment with quality systems, compliance, and business objectives
  
  

Required

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred)
• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree OR 4+ years of clinical trial experience with an advanced degree
• Extensive experience in clinical trial conduct and global clinical trial operations
• Strong understanding of project and study management, monitoring, clinical operations, and regulatory operations
• Demonstrated experience in risk management within clinical trial execution
• Solid business experience and understanding of vendor engagement and contracting processes
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality systems infrastructure, and third‑party supplier management
• Experience supporting internal audits, regulatory inspections, and litigation requests, including document preparation and tool creation
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated business acumen and sound judgement
• Strong customer focus with a commitment to integrity and trust
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguity, adapt in real time, and think creatively
• Proven ability to drive results, plan, manage, and measure work
• Strong multitasking and prioritisation skills in a high‑volume environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work autonomously as well as collaboratively
• General knowledge of continuous improvement tools and business process re‑engineering
• Demonstrated experience managing and improving large, complex processes or operating models
  
  

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in shaping vendor risk and compliance strategy within a global clinical research environment
• Influence governance, quality, and vendor engagement at scale
• Work cross‑functionally with senior stakeholders across clinical, quality, and sourcing teams
• Join a culture that values accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement