Senior Trial Vendor Manager

Kerr Dental

Trial Vendor Senior Manager managing vendor-related aspects of global clinical trials at Novartis. Ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and compliance in clinical operations.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate closely with the study team lead and members throughout the study lifecycle.
Review vendor-related protocol sections during protocol development.
Drive or support the development and completion of Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) to facilitate vendor bid processes.
Manage vendor interfaces in cooperation with partner functions, including quote reviews and contract negotiations.
Oversee vendor cost control, budget reviews, invoice reconciliation, and purchase order (PO) close-out.
Ensure vendor service excellence at the study level, meeting quality and service standards.
Optimize study start-up processes and manage central vendor-related activities (e.g., site activation, supply tracking).
Monitor vendor risk and performance using tools such as FIRST, Unified Vendor Portal (UVP), and Clinical Insights, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
Fluency in English (oral and written).
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical operations and vendor management processes.
Strong knowledge of Good Practice (GxP) and International Council for Harmonization (ICH) regulations, clinical trial design, and supplier service specifications.
Proficiency in vendor management, contracting, and site-related collaborations, including Information Technology Service Management (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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical operationsvendor managementcontractingsite activationbudget reviewsinvoice reconciliationproject managementclinical trial designGood Practice (GxP)International Council for Harmonization (ICH)

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationdecision-making capabilitiesresults-drivennetworking abilities