Global Study Leadership - Project Vendor Manager

IQVIA; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a global study leadership professional to oversee vendor relationships across multinational clinical trials. You will partner with Clinical Project Managers, sponsors, and cross-functional teams to ensure vendor delivery meets quality, timelines, scope and cost targets while proactively managing risks.

You will lead governance activities, develop Vendor Management Plans, monitor budgets, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 3+ years clinical research experience in CRO/pharma or healthcare.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and affiliates.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party vendors for global clinical studies.
• Coordinate vendor selection, qualification and onboarding.
• Develop and maintain Vendor Management Plans.
• Monitor vendor performance against scope, timelines and budgets.
• Identify and mitigate vendor-related risks and issues.
• Lead vendor governance activities and cost controls.
• Collaborate with sponsors, vendors and project teams.
• Review budgets, forecasts, POs and invoices.
• Support milestone achievement and issue resolution.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Vendor governance

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Life Sciences

Tools

Vendor Management Systems

AI-enabled analytics

Job description

Sofia, Bulgaria

Lisbon, Portugal

Budapest, Hungary

Belgrade, Serbia

Zagreb, Croatia

Centurion, South Africa

Prague, Czech Republic

Athens, Greece

Madrid, Spain

Full time

R1562082

Why Join Global Study Leadership?

Global Study Leadership is a global, full-service team delivering clinical trials through both therapeutically aligned and customer-dedicated delivery models. You'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of studies across Oncology, Rare Disease, CNS, Cardiovascular, Immunology, Respiratory, Cell & Gene Therapy, Infectious Disease, Ophthalmology and Women's Health, while partnering with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors around the world.

Working alongside experienced project leaders and functional experts, you'll play a key role in managing the vendors and affiliate partners that are essential to successful study delivery. You'll have opportunities to strengthen your expertise in vendor governance, financial oversight, risk management and stakeholder engagement while building a rewarding career within a collaborative global organization. Supported by mentorship, flexible ways of working and AI-enabled technology and data-driven insights, you'll be empowered to accelerate your growth and make a meaningful impact on clinical trial delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of the project leadership team, you'll be responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of third-party vendors supporting global clinical trials. You'll partner with Clinical Project Managers, sponsors and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure vendor performance meets contracted expectations for quality, timelines, scope and cost while proactively managing risks and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead third-party vendor oversight across global and regional clinical studies, serving as the primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders
• Drive vendor selection, qualification and onboarding activities in alignment with study requirements and IQVIA processes
• Develop and maintain Vendor Management Plans to support successful study delivery
• Monitor vendor performance against contracted scope, timelines, quality standards, deliverables and budget commitments
• Proactively identify and manage vendor-related risks, issues and contingencies, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Lead vendor governance activities, including performance reviews, escalations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Own vendor management deliverables and ensure effective collaboration between sponsors, suppliers and project teams
• Review and oversee vendor budgets, forecasts, purchase orders and invoices to support effective financial management
• Partner with Clinical Project Managers and cross-functional teams to achieve study milestones and resolve operational challenges
• Support change control activities related to vendor scope, budgets and contracted services
• Leverage IQVIA affiliate capabilities and internal services to optimize study delivery
• Capture lessons learned and share best practices to enhance vendor performance and project outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare or a related scientific discipline
• 3+ years of clinical research experience within a CRO, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or healthcare environment
• Experience managing third-party vendors, suppliers, affiliates or outsourced services supporting clinical research studies
• Understanding of vendor selection, qualification, governance and performance management processes
• Experience developing and executing Vendor Management Plans and ensuring delivery against contractual commitments
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience managing vendor-related risks, issue resolution and contingency planning within complex study environments
• Knowledge of project financials, including budget management, forecasting, purchase orders and invoice review
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across sponsors, vendors and global project teams
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities with the capability to manage multiple competing demands
• Experience working across geographies and cultures within a global environment
• Familiarity with technology, reporting tools and AI-enabled solutions that support operational decision-making and project delivery
• Passion for improving clinical trial execution and advancing better outcomes for patients worldwide

Build Your Future with IQVIA

If you're looking for a role that combines clinical trial delivery, vendor leadership, stakeholder partnership and career growth, we'd love to hear from you. At IQVIA, you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative studies, collaborate with industry-leading sponsors, manage critical vendor partnerships and develop your career within a global organization dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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