Senior Trial Vendor Manager

Novartis

Trial Vendor Senior Manager at Novartis managing vendor relationships and ensuring compliance in clinical trials. Collaborating with teams to achieve timely and high-quality study outcomes.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £49,140 - £91,260 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing vendor-related operational deliverables for global clinical trials, ensuring compliance with GxP and ICH regulations while optimizing study start-up processes. Proficient in vendor management, contracting, and collaboration with clinical trial sites.

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Vendor ManagementClinical OperationsGxP RegulationsICH RegulationsContracting

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignVendor-Related Risk ManagementOperational ProceduresPerformance StandardsBudget Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProactive Problem SolvingCommunication

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsVendor Start-Up ManagementSupplier Service SpecificationsStudy Start-Up Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for all vendor related operational trial deliverables, according to timelines, budget, operational procedures, quality/compliance and performance standards
Collaborate with the Vendor Start-up Manager for the VSM’s specific responsibilities
Manage all vendor-related aspects of global clinical trial(s) to deliver study outcomes within schedule, budget, quality/compliance and performance standards
Proactively manage vendor-related risks and potential issues and implement global vendor strategy
Optimize study start-up processes and manage central vendor-related activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; advanced degree preferred
Fluent in English (oral and written)
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical operations and vendor management processes
Strong knowledge of GxP and ICH regulations, clinical trial design, and supplier service specifications
Proficiency in vendor management, contracting, and site-related collaborations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Opportunities for professional development
Work-life balance support
Generous paid time off policies
Inclusion in an outstanding, inclusive work environment