Trial Vendor Associate Director
Novartis
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dublin • Ireland
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About the role
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical operationsvendor managementUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)eCOA systemsIRT systemsclinical trial designoutsourcingcontractingsourcing clinical servicesbudget reviews
Soft Skills
collaborationinfluencingnegotiationcommunicationproblem-solvingresults-orientedcross-functional teamworkrisk managementservice excellencequality standards