Global Vendor Strategy Director (Clinical Programs)

IQVIA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA seeks a Vendor Program Strategy Director to partner with the Clinical Operational Program Head and leadership team. You will shape end-to-end vendor strategy, oversee supplier performance, and drive proactive risk management across global trials.

The role requires deep experience in clinical operations leadership, external partnerships, and governance within GCP/ICH frameworks. Full-time, on-site in multiple locations. IQVIA offers a dynamic, impact-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in clinical operations leadership with outsourced trial management.
• Proven executive leadership and external/internal relationship management.
• Strong understanding of trial management, data integration, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end vendor strategy at program level across the study lifecycle.
• Collaborate with COPH, PID, ERMT, and Procurement to define strategy.
• Manage supplier performance and drive improvements across global vendors.
• Engage with country reps to address gaps and ensure compliant service delivery.

Skills

Strategic vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Program governance

GCP/ICH knowledge

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Global/coordinator

Tools

Clinical trial mgmt systems

Vendor mgmt software

Job description

IQVIA seeks a Vendor Program Strategy Director to partner with the Clinical Operational Program Head and leadership team. You will shape end-to-end vendor strategy, oversee supplier performance, and drive proactive risk management across global trials.

The role requires deep experience in clinical operations leadership, external partnerships, and governance within GCP/ICH frameworks. Full-time, on-site in multiple locations. IQVIA offers a dynamic, impact-driven environment.