Manager, Vendor Relationship

COMPASS Pathways

. Manage end-to-end supply chain vendors to ensure availability of outsourced Drug Substances, Drug Products, and Finished Goods .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing supply chain vendors for drug substances and products, ensuring compliance with cGMP regulations, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in project management, vendor performance accountability, and financial oversight within the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProject Management in CGMPVendor Performance AccountabilityKnowledge of FDA and MHRA RegulationsExperience with Controlled Drugs

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain CoordinationFinancial Budget ManagementKPI Review and ManagementContract NegotiationRisk AssessmentManufacturing Process KnowledgeAction Plan DevelopmentProblem SolvingClinical Trial ManagementLogistics Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationStakeholder EngagementCreative Problem Solving

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaceuticalCGMPCDMOCMOMSASOWDEA RegulationsHigh-Security LogisticsClinical Protocols

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SwitchingVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end supply chain vendors to ensure availability of outsourced Drug Substances, Drug Products, and Finished Goods
Identify critical issues and risks, develop action plans, and communicate supply impacts to stakeholders
Collect and maintain vendor contractual, financial, and strategic information
Ensure vendor performance accountability
Set up business review meetings covering performance, action plans, and recommendations
Supervise collection and review of Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality KPIs
Coordinate vendor schedules for timely, GXP-compliant manufacturing and distribution of Schedule 1 materials for global Phase 2/3 clinical protocols
Manage supply chain flexibility for clinical needs while supporting commercial process-scale frameworks
Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Supply Chain on manufacturing and distribution licenses
Ensure manufacturing and supply site quotas are delivered and fulfilled on time
Own relationships with CDMOs and CMOs and drive internal and external meetings
Partner with Supply Chain and legal leaders to negotiate MSAs, SOWs, and commercial supply agreements with structured SLAs
Oversee vendor risk assessments and develop dual-sourcing strategies
Project-manage resources to resolve supply issues and support lifecycle management
Review and manage the CMC Manufacturing Financial budget for clinical and commercial manufacturing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum: BSc or equivalent in a Life Sciences or Engineering discipline, with 1-2 years spent in a similar role
Experience project managing manufacturing/packaging initiatives in the CGMP industry
Broad knowledge of biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
Excellent scientific analysis and interpretation skills
Ability to creatively problem solve
Experience handling Scheduled controlled drugs, including specialized vault requirements, high-security logistics, and quota management
Understanding of MHRA, FDA cGMPs, and DEA regulations governing high-restriction pharmaceutical components
Ability to translate technical CMC complexities into actionable vendor management supporting supply chain and technical teams with planning and logistics requirements
Competence switching between clinical trial troubleshooting and commercial launch process control
Employment rights in the United Kingdom; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility and generous time off
Parental and reproductive support
Health and medical benefits
Mental health and wellbeing benefits
Financial health benefits
Reasonable accommodation during the interview process