Vice President of Partner Management (Remote)

Company Description

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M3 USA is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fueled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.

Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research.

M3 USA prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.

Joining M3 USA means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career.

Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 USA.

Job Description

The Vice President, Global Procurement Solutions will be responsible for building and maintaining M3GR’s worldwide network of healthcare market research fieldwork partners and vendors.

Main Responsibilities :

Oversee and assist with building and maintaining M3GR’s worldwide network of healthcare market research fieldwork partners for research projects.

This includes freelancers as well as fieldwork agencies for all items needed. Update partner details and rating on the MR system.

• Manage the vetting and compliance requirements for additional vendors related to programming & hosting, IT, panel building, and others.
• Initiate and maintain preferential pricing and rebate schemes and performance with strategic partners, track, and report yearly savings on a monthly basis.

Identify any changes or trends with partner pricing that will impact client pricing and flag to pricing team(s).

• Manage internal and external compliance by ensuring MSAs and other required documents are in place with all partners and lead yearly ISO audit for department.
• Partner with all M3 companies to find common ground for cooperation and support and maximization of preferred partnerships with suppliers, including support for mergers & acquisitions.
• Work closely with the new product development team for competitive intelligence evaluation and market placement and support service line areas as needed.
• Support and advise Operations, Compliance, and Sales teams with pricing, feasibility, problem-solving, and partner solutions outside of normal standards for revenue maximization.

When required, take part in strategic project kick-offs to identify possible fieldwork issues and most suitable partner for the target.

Manage procurement direct reports and coordinate quarterly goals with working group members who are tied back to procurement-related functions (under Operations, Legal, Patient).

Report and monitor goals and achievements, publish to the organization during monthly / quarterly meetings.

• Create global quarterly focus for the team based on company needs and performance by using third-party spend and forecasting documentation and analysis, along with Executive leadership direction.
• Manage communication channels and publish partner information or announcements relevant to the organization through agreed communication channels (SharePoint, Teams, Email, etc.)
• Consult on staff training in various topics to improve performance and interdepartmental relationships, focusing on third-party costs and profit margin maximization.
• Lead formal and informal Task Forces as required to help devise, foster solutions implementation, and innovation company-wide.
• Proactively identify strategic projects to drive M3 GR business forward, and independently manage specific strategic projects assigned by leadership and executive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, or equivalent number of years’ experience in market research
• 5+ years coordinating external fieldwork suppliers in Healthcare Market Research, additional 8+ years in market research industry.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Experience with supplier coordination and negotiation, including within multiple budgets and currencies
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Interest / natural curiosity or previous experience / exposure within the healthcare space
• Leadership experience - healthcare market research
• Responsive and able to work well under pressure
• Good time management and reliability
• Organizational and planning skills
• Comfortable with new technologies

Benefits

Additional Information

A career opportunity with M3USA offers competitive wages and benefits such as :

• Health and Dental
• Life, Accident, and Disability Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Plan and Match
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Sick Days and Personal Day
• M3 reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.