Third Party Specialist in London

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organisation dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.

Role Objectives:

The Third-Party Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination, documentation, and monitoring of third parties (i.e. suppliers and third-party contractors/vendors) supporting the company's GxP activities. This includes qualification, ongoing performance monitoring, and compliance oversight of third parties involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, distribution, clinical operations, nursing and related support services. The role ensures that all third parties operate in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards, enabling the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of WEP Clinical services (e.g. across Expanded Access Programs, Clinical Trial management and supply, and nursing operations).

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proactive and solutions-driven
• Critical thinker
• Cross-functional collaborator
• Adaptable

What You'll Do:

• Manage the qualification and requalification of suppliers and vendors, ensuring all required documentation is in place.
• Maintain and update Approved Supplier and Vendor Lists in line with company procedures.
• Coordinate third-party risk assessments, questionnaires, and due diligence checks.
• Monitor supplier performance through metrics and periodic reviews, escalating issues when needed.
• Support and track corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) related to third-party findings.
• Help plan and coordinate internal and external audits, including liaising with vendors and auditors.
• Review and maintain audit records, ensuring timely follow-up on findings.
• Contribute to inspection readiness activities and act as a Subject Matter Expert when required.
• Work closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Operations teams to ensure third-party compliance supports business needs.
• Drive improvements in third-party management processes and provide quality metrics to support business decisions.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, or engineering)
• 2–5 years' experience in a Quality role within a regulated (GxP) environment
• Hands-on experience in vendor/supplier management
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, and relevant national regulations
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset with strong critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information

What We Offer:

• Private healthcare insurance
• Long-term illness Cover
• Death in service cover
• Salary sacrifice pension
• Annual leave
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Volunteer day

What sets us apart:

WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to over 120 countries worldwide to treat unmet patient needs.

We're Committed to Our Team:

WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth, development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events and all we do to support our employees.

We're Committed to DEI:

At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core of our DEI values. We are committed to giving employees opportunities for personal and professional success and growth and to embracing everyone's unique identities.

WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment. WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.