Senior Trial Vendor Lead (Remote/Hybrid)

Novartis Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Ireland is seeking a senior clinical operations professional to lead vendor management for global trials. The role focuses on overseeing vendor performance, budgeting, negotiations, and lifecycle management, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, UAT for eCOA/IRT systems, and timely delivery of study milestones across hybrid work settings in Ireland.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in clinical operations and vendor management processes.
• Strong understanding of GxP and ICH regulations.
• Solid knowledge of clinical trial design and alignment to supplier requirements.
• Experience conducting UAT for eCOA and IRT systems.
• Proven expertise in vendor management, including outsourcing, contracting, and sourcing clinical services.
• Results-oriented with a track record of delivering projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with study team lead and members throughout the study lifecycle.
• Review vendor-related protocol sections during protocol development and manage interfaces with procurement.
• Oversee vendor cost control, budget reviews, invoice reconciliation and PO close-out.
• Ensure vendor service excellence, maintaining quality and service standards at the study level.
• Drive site activation, compile central documents, and address risks/issues during activation.
• Conduct user-acceptance testing (UAT) for eCOA and IRT systems.
• Monitor vendor-related cycle times and risks and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Vendor management

GxP

ICH regulations

UAT testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Job description

Novartis Ireland is seeking a senior clinical operations professional to lead vendor management for global trials. The role focuses on overseeing vendor performance, budgeting, negotiations, and lifecycle management, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, UAT for eCOA/IRT systems, and timely delivery of study milestones across hybrid work settings in Ireland.