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Medpace · 9 hours ago

Vendor Management Internship - Summer 2026

Cincinnati, OH

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) that provides Phase I-IV clinical development services. They are seeking a Vendor Management Intern to support vendor relationships and contracts, assist in process optimization, and provide support in negotiations and compliance.

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Learn the service categories that support clinical research by supporting the management of Medpace’s vendor relationships and contracts

Support the advancement of Vendor Management at Medpace including building new and optimized processes for vendor identification, vendor selection (sourcing), contract execution, performance management, and termination

Assist in review of third-party quotations, contracts, and amendments building expertise in RFP analysis and negotiations

Develop an understanding of vendor policies and procedures including sourcing and purchase contracts

Provide support to Vendor Managers in commercial negotiations for pricing and terms

Utilize governance, risk, and compliance software to manage vendor contract execution and performance management

Support new vendor due diligence partnering across Medpace to ensure risk assessment, audit, and vendor compliance processes are followed

Monitor third-party vendor performance leveraging Medpace processes for evaluation and escalation; and

May be responsible for other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Vendor ManagementContract ExecutionGxP RegulationsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganization Skills

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Economics, Business Administration, or similar major

Ability to learn GxP regulations and guidelines

Excellent organization skills and the ability to multitask while efficiently completing high quality work

Strong analytical and communication skills