Project Management

Trial Vendor Associate Director

Novartis

Knock, County Dublin, Ireland
Full-time, Mid-Senior Level
Remote: No
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Company Description

Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, we work to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach 296 million people worldwide. We want to create an inclusive workplace where every one of us can be our best and true selves, so that together we can discover more, reach underserved communities and reimagine medicine.

Company Name: Novartis

Job Description

Summary
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).

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About the Role

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.

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: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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