Vendor Startup Manager IRT – Single Sponsor (home-based)

IQVIA; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Dublin is seeking a Vendor Startup Manager to enhance vendor service delivery during clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have strong vendor management skills, knowledge of clinical trial processes, and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities include ensuring vendor readiness, supporting budgeting and contracting, and identifying risks to ensure study success. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on vendor excellence and compliance in the clinical research field.

Qualifications

• Strong vendor management skills and knowledge of clinical trial startup.
• Experience in vendor contracting, budgeting, and onboarding.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vendor input is reflected in study specs.
• Support vendor selection and bid process.
• Lead meetings for vendor readiness.
• Assist with budget and contract negotiations.
• Identify and mitigate startup risks.
• Monitor vendor delivery and elevate issues.
• Conduct testing for IRT systems.
• Collaborate to drive startup success.

Skills

Vendor management

Clinical trial startup processes

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Hands-on experience with IRT

Tools

IRT

UAT

UVP

Job description

Job Overview

Are you a Clinical (Project) IRT Manager with a passion for vendor excellence and study startup success?

We’re looking for a Vendor Startup Manager (VSM) to join our Single Sponsor Department, dedicated exclusively to Novartis. In this role, you’ll bring technical expertise to accelerate vendor service delivery during the critical startup phase of global clinical trials.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong vendor management skills and deep knowledge of clinical trial startup processes
• Strategic thinking and the ability to assess risk and implement contingency plans
• Experience with vendor contracting, budgeting, and onboarding
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Hands‑on experience with tools like IRT, UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and UVP (Unified Vendor Portal)

What You’ll Do

• Protocol & Specification Review – Ensure vendor input is reflected in final study specs
• Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) – Support vendor selection and bid process
• Vendor Kick‑Off & Onboarding – Lead meetings and ensure readiness for DB go‑live
• Budget & Contract Support – Review quotes and assist with negotiations
• Risk Mapping & Contingency Planning – Proactively identify and mitigate startup risks
• Performance Oversight – Monitor vendor delivery and elevate issues as needed
• UAT Execution – Conduct robust testing and design for IRT systems
• Collaboration – Partner with TVMs, VALs, Procurement, and QA to drive startup success

What You’ll Deliver

• Accelerated and high‑quality vendor startup
• Vendor risk maps and performance tracking
• Audit‑ready documentation and compliance
• Continuous improvement and best practice sharing
• Expertise in key service categories like Central Labs, Imaging, and Diagnostics

This position is not eligible for UK VISA Sponsorship.

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