Global Study Leadership - Project Vendor Manager

IQVIA; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a seasoned vendor management professional to lead global clinical study delivery. You will oversee third-party vendors, ensuring quality, timelines and cost targets while managing risks and stakeholder expectations.

The role partners with Clinical Project Managers, sponsors and cross-functional teams to optimize study performance. You will guide vendor selection, governance and budgeting, leveraging AI-enabled insights to drive improvements and successful outcomes for patients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare or related discipline.
• 3+ years of clinical research experience within CRO/biotech/pharma or healthcare.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, suppliers, affiliates or outsourced services.
• Understanding vendor selection, qualification, governance and performance management.
• Experience developing and executing Vendor Management Plans and ensuring delivery against contracts.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing vendor-related risks, issues and contingency planning.
• Knowledge of project financials, including budget management, forecasting and invoice review.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to collaborate across sponsors, vendors and global teams.
• Experience working across geographies and cultures; familiarity with AI-enabled solutions for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party vendor management across global clinical studies; liaise with sponsors and cross-functional teams.
• Lead vendor selection, qualification and onboarding aligned with study requirements and IQVIA processes.
• Develop and maintain Vendor Management Plans to support study delivery.
• Monitor vendor performance against contract scope, timelines, quality standards, deliverables and budgets.
• Identify and manage vendor-related risks and contingencies; implement corrective actions.
• Lead vendor governance activities, including performance reviews and escalations.
• Own vendor management deliverables and ensure collaboration between sponsors, suppliers and project teams.
• Review and oversee vendor budgets, forecasts, POs and invoices for financial management.
• Partner with Clinical PMs and cross-functional teams to achieve study milestones.
• Support change control related to vendor scope, budgets and contracted services.
• Leverage IQVIA affiliate capabilities and internal services to optimize study delivery.
• Capture lessons learned and share best practices to improve vendor performance.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare or related

Job description

Sofia, Bulgaria

Lisbon, Portugal

Budapest, Hungary

Belgrade, Serbia

Zagreb, Croatia

Centurion, South Africa

Prague, Czech Republic

Athens, Greece

Madrid, Spain

Full time

R1562082

Why Join Global Study Leadership?

Global Study Leadership is a global, full-service team delivering clinical trials through both therapeutically aligned and customer-dedicated delivery models. You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of studies across Oncology, Rare Disease, CNS, Cardiovascular, Immunology, Respiratory, Cell & Gene Therapy, Infectious Disease, Ophthalmology and Women's Health, while partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors around the world.

Working alongside experienced project leaders and functional experts, you'll play a key role in managing the vendors and affiliate partners that are essential to successful study delivery. You'll have opportunities to strengthen your expertise in vendor governance, financial oversight, risk management and stakeholder engagement while building a rewarding career within a collaborative global organization. Supported by mentorship, flexible ways of working and AI-enabled technology and data-driven insights, you'll be empowered to accelerate your growth and make a meaningful impact on clinical trial delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the project leadership team, you'll be responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of third-party vendors supporting global clinical trials. You'll partner with Clinical Project Managers, sponsors and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure vendor performance meets contracted expectations for quality, timelines, scope and cost while proactively managing risks and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead third-party vendor oversight across global and regional clinical studies, serving as the primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders
• Drive vendor selection, qualification and onboarding activities in alignment with study requirements and IQVIA processes
• Develop and maintain Vendor Management Plans to support successful study delivery
• Monitor vendor performance against contracted scope, timelines, quality standards, deliverables and budget commitments
• Proactively identify and manage vendor-related risks, issues and contingencies, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Lead vendor governance activities, including performance reviews, escalations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Own vendor management deliverables and ensure effective collaboration between sponsors, suppliers and project teams
• Review and oversee vendor budgets, forecasts, purchase orders and invoices to support effective financial management
• Partner with Clinical Project Managers and cross-functional teams to achieve study milestones and resolve operational challenges
• Support change control activities related to vendor scope, budgets and contracted services
• Leverage IQVIA affiliate capabilities and internal services to optimize study delivery
• Capture lessons learned and share best practices to enhance vendor performance and project outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare or a related scientific discipline
• 3+ years of clinical research experience within a CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare environment
• Experience managing third-party vendors, suppliers, affiliates or outsourced services supporting clinical research studies
• Understanding of vendor selection, qualification, governance and performance management processes
• Experience developing and executing Vendor Management Plans and ensuring delivery against contractual commitments
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience managing vendor-related risks, issue resolution and contingency planning within complex study environments
• Knowledge of project financials, including budget management, forecasting, purchase orders and invoice review
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across sponsors, vendors and global project teams
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities with the capability to manage multiple competing demands
• Experience working across geographies and cultures within a global environment
• Familiarity with technology, reporting tools and AI-enabled solutions that support operational decision-making and project delivery
• Passion for improving clinical trial execution and advancing better outcomes for patients worldwide

Build Your Future with IQVIA

If you're looking for a role that combines clinical trial delivery, vendor leadership, stakeholder partnership and career growth, we'd love to hear from you. At IQVIA, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative studies, collaborate with industry-leading sponsors, manage critical vendor partnerships and develop your career within a global organization dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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