Clinical Trial Vendor Manager - Novartis Dedicated (home-based anywhere in Europe)

IQVIA; London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Trial Vendor Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing vendor activities to ensure excellence in clinical trials, managing performance issues, and coordinating study deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of clinical operations and vendor management, along with strong communication and project management skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative medical treatments and improve patient outcomes globally. If you are passionate about clinical research and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in vendor management and clinical operations.
• Strong understanding of study lifecycle and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor activities to ensure quality work on time.
• Manage vendor performance issues and escalate as necessary.

Skills

Vendor Management

Clinical Operations Processes

Project Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Clinical Trial Vendor Manager - Novartis Dedicated (home-based anywhere in Europe)

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Responsibilities

1. Provides vendor oversight and management at a trial level to ensure all vendors deliver quality work on time.
2. Oversees all vendor activities post-study start-up, excluding categories managed by Vendor Start-Up Managers.
3. Drives and monitors vendor activities related to site activations.
4. Manages and documents vendor performance issues and risks, escalating as necessary.
5. Coordinates vendor study deliverables supporting database lock (DBL) and study close-out.

Additional Key Accountabilities

1. Ensures vendor service excellence at the study level.
2. Maintains vendor KPI and KQI dashboards at the study level.
3. Monitors site readiness and manages risk maps with contingency plans.
4. Controls ESP costs and manages site readiness documentation.

Key Skillsets

• Excellent vendor management skills.
• Robust understanding of service categories and their deliverables throughout the study lifecycle.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of clinical operations processes.
• Strong partnering, project management, and communication skills.

Company Overview

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