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Global Trial Vendor Manager - Single Sponsor (Novartis)

Are you an experienced Vendor Management professional looking to make an impact in global clinical trials?

We are seeking a Global Trial Vendor Manager to join our Single Sponsor Department, dedicated exclusively to Novartis. In this role, you will oversee Vendor Management for global clinical trials across all phases (Phase I-IV), ensuring seamless execution from study start-up through close-out.

What We're Looking For

To excel in this role, you should bring:

• Strong variety of vendor management expertise (Central lab, eCOA, IRT, ECG, Imaging, Ancillaries and/or Patient Recruitment & Retention with experience in global clinical trials.
• Deep understanding of clinical operations processes and vendor service categories.
• Excellent project management skills to drive efficiency and collaboration
• Strong communication and influencing abilities to partner effectively across functions.
• Proven ability to manage risk and performance issues in a fast-paced environment

What You'll Do

As a Global Trial Vendor Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring vendor deliverables are met with quality and efficiency at the trial level. Your key responsibilities include:

• Vendor Oversight & Coordination - Manage vendor activities across the study lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Study Start-Up Support - Oversee vendor deliverables during study initiation, ensuring smooth onboarding and activation.
• Risk & Performance Management - Track vendor performance, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed.
• Site Readiness & Activation - Drive vendor activities to support site activations and ensure study milestones are met.
• Study Close-Out - Coordinate vendor deliverables that support Database Lock and study closure.

What You'll Deliver

• Vendor service excellence at the study level
• Vendor onboarding and performance tracking
• KPI (Key Performance Indicator) and KQI (Key Quality Indicator) dashboards to monitor vendor effectiveness
• Site readiness monitoring and documentation
• Risk mapping with contingency planning
• Vendor cost control and oversight

Please note this role is not eligible for the UK visa sponsorship.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in global clinical trials, ensuring vendor excellence and operational success. If you're ready to take on a high-impact role with a leading sponsor, we'd love to hear from you!

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