Global Non-CRO Vendor Strategy Director

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks a Non-CRO Vendor Strategy Director to lead external vendor strategy across global trials. You will oversee non-CRO vendor selection, governance, and performance, partnering with GTLs and CTMs to optimize study delivery.

The role requires strong vendor management, cross-country collaboration, and deep knowledge of ICH GCP, with experience in oncology, rare diseases, or neuroscience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing external vendors.
• Strong project management skills.
• Solid knowledge of ICH GCP.
• Ability to lead cross-functional, multi-country teams.
• Experience in Oncology, Rare Diseases or Neuroscience TA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor selection and lifecycle management across trials.
• Develop relationships with non-FSP vendors.
• Establish governance and escalation pathways.
• Ensure inspection readiness and quality oversight.
• Monitor budgets and drive cost efficiencies.
• Contribute to study close-out and lessons learned.

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

ICH-GCP

Cross-country collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in life sciences

Job description

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks a Non-CRO Vendor Strategy Director to lead external vendor strategy across global trials. You will oversee non-CRO vendor selection, governance, and performance, partnering with GTLs and CTMs to optimize study delivery.

The role requires strong vendor management, cross-country collaboration, and deep knowledge of ICH GCP, with experience in oncology, rare diseases, or neuroscience.