Novartis
Trial Vendor Associate Director
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Salary Range: £67,900.00 - £126,100.00
Job Description Summary LOCATION: Homeworking UK or Ireland or Hybrid Working at Westworks London or Dublin: Please apply only if any of these locations are accessible to you, as relocation support is not available. ROLE TYPE: Homeworking, #LI-Home or Hybrid working, #LI-Hybrid
As a core member of the Clinical Trial Team (CTT), the main purpose of this position is accountability for vendor service delivery at the study level to independently manage all clinical vendor related aspects of global clinical trial(s).
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with study team lead and members throughout the study lifecycle.
- Review vendor-related protocol sections during protocol development.
- Manage vendor interfaces and support contract negotiations in collaboration 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 site activation.
- Conduct user-acceptance testing (UAT) for eCOA and IRT systems.
- Monitor vendor-related cycle times and risks using tools like FIRST, while implementing corrective actions as needed.
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Essential Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience with 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 User Acceptance Testing (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 completing projects on time.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams within a matrixed environment.
- Strong influencing, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Skills Desired Budget Management, Clinical Trials, People Management, Process Improvements, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Waterfall Model
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