Vendor Strategy Director, Clinical Programs

IQVIA; Cataluña; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA, a global leader in clinical research services, seeks a Vendor Program Strategy Director (VPSD) to partner with the COPH and other senior leaders. The role drives end-to-end vendor strategy across the clinical study lifecycle in compliance with GCP, ICH, and SOPs, guiding vendor selection, performance, and risk management.

The position requires extensive experience in clinical operations leadership and external partnerships, with a strong focus on strategy, governance, and international

Qualifications

• 10+ years in clinical operations leadership and vendor management.
• Experience managing outsourced trial activities at operational and strategic levels.
• Strong executive leadership and ability to develop external/internal strategic relationships.
• Excellent understanding of GCP, medical terminology and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accountability for all supplier activities at a program level across GDD Portfolio.
• Manages a program view of supplier performance relative to the defined strategy.
• Defines and aligns program strategies with Alliance Lead, ERMT, PID and Procurement.
• Reviews geographic scope of global vendors and drives local vendor service delivery discussions with country representatives.
• Engages early with vendors during protocol development & feasibility stages.
• Proactive supplier risk management and driving quality improvements at program level.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic leadership

Clinical operations

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Job description

IQVIA, a global leader in clinical research services, seeks a Vendor Program Strategy Director (VPSD) to partner with the COPH and other senior leaders. The role drives end-to-end vendor strategy across the clinical study lifecycle in compliance with GCP, ICH, and SOPs, guiding vendor selection, performance, and risk management.

The position requires extensive experience in clinical operations leadership and external partnerships, with a strong focus on strategy, governance, and international