Trial Vendor Senior Manager - Global Clinical Operations (GCO_

Novartis AG; Dublin; Híbrido; EUR 55 000 - 103 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible benefits

Resumo da oferta

Novartis in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Trial Vendor Manager to lead the Clinical Trial Team's vendor sub-team, delivering vendor services on schedule and budget.

You will manage vendor categories, coordinate start-up, UAT, and lifecycle activities, ensuring compliance and high-quality study outcomes with a hybrid onsite expectation.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in clinical operations with vendor oversight.
• Strong knowledge of GxP and ICH regulations.
• Experience with vendor management and contracting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Act as single contact for vendor service delivery at study level.
• Provide end-to-end oversight of vendor deliverables across major categories.
• Review protocol sections for vendor specifications with VSM.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, invoicing and purchase order management.
• Lead UAT for vendor systems and validation.
• Drive site activation from a vendor perspective and mitigate risks.
• Manage vendor performance against KPIs and ensure inspection-ready documentation.

Conhecimentos

Vendor management

Contracting

GxP knowledge

ICH regulations

Clinical operations

Stakeholder communication

Oncology focus

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree Life Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Ferramentas

eCOA

IRT systems

Vendor systems validation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Salary Range

€55,370.00 - €102,830.00

Job Description Summary

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Location

Location: Dublin, IrelandWe are unable offer relocation for this position. Please only apply of this location is accessible for you.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 12 days a month onsite working from our Dublin, Ireland.

When we put our heads together, we can do brilliant work. And when we do brilliant work, we can achieve remarkable things for patients as we positively transform healthcare. Our Trial Vendor Senior Managers have direct impact on the success of our clinical trials and the management of our critical vendors.

Job Description

As a core member of the Clinical Trial Team (CTT), the Trial Vendor Manager (TVM) serves as the CTT vendor sub-team lead, providing direct operational management and oversight of clinical trial vendors to deliver study outcomes in accordance with schedule, budget, quality, compliance, and performance standards. The TVM is accountable for vendor service delivery at the study level and collaborates closely with the Vendor Start-up Manager (VSM) across major clinical vendor categories, including central labs, eCOA/ePRO, IRT, cardiac and respiratory diagnostics, patient recruitment and retention (PR&R), and imaging. During study start-up, the TVM applies technical and operational expertise to translate protocol requirements into clear vendor specifications and Statements of Work (SOWs), helping to ensure timely study initiation.

You will proactively manage vendor-related risks and potential issues and implement global vendor strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for vendor service delivery at the study level, partnering with vendors and cross-functional teams within the Clinical Trial Team (CTT)
• Provide direct, end-to-end operational oversight of clinical trial vendor deliverables, ensuring alignment with study timelines, scope, quality, and compliance expectations across major vendor categories, including central labs, IRT, eCOA/ePRO, imaging, cardiac and respiratory diagnostics, and PR&R.
• Review vendor-related protocol sections during protocol development and partner with the Vendor Start-up Manager to translate protocol requirements into accurate vendor specifications and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Oversee vendor financials, including forecasting, budget tracking, validation of work performed, service confirmations, invoice reconciliation, and purchase order management and close-out.
• In collaboration with vendors, study start up leads and vendor start up managers, ensure that all key vendor deliverables and documentation are in place to support submission during study start-up
• Lead UAT activities for vendor systems (e.g., eCOA, IRT), and contribute to vendor system validation
• Drive site activation from a vendor perspective, compile vendor related central documents, and address risks/issues during site activation and throughout the life-cycle of a site
• Manage vendor performance against agreed KPIs, proactively identify risks and issues, drive corrective actions and mitigation plans with vendors and study teams, and maintain complete, inspection-ready oversight documentation.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' clinical operations experience, including direct operational management and oversight of clinical trial vendors across one or more major service categories such as central labs, IRT, eCOA/ePRO, or imaging.
• Strong knowledge of GxP and ICH regulations, clinical trial design, and supplier service specifications.
• Proficiency in vendor management, contracting, and site-related collaborations, including UAT for eCOA and IRT systems.
• Results-driven with proven ability to complete projects within timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated networking abilities, team collaboration, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong scientific curiosity and good knowledge of working on Clinical Trials with an Oncology focus, would be highly beneficial

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we're committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 55,370.00 - 102,830.00 EUR Annual

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In a