Trial Vendor Senior Manager

Job Description

Summary Core member of the Clinical Trial Team (CTT), independently managing all vendor-related aspects of global clinical trial(s) to deliver study outcomes within schedule, budget, quality/compliance and performance standards. Proactively manages vendor-related risks and potential issues. Implements global vendor strategy and if required, escalates vendor issues About The Role Job Description Major Accountabilities Close interaction and collaboration with study team lead and study team members during study lifetime. Review of vendor related protocol sections during protocol development Collaborate with Vendor startup manager to the development of Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) to facilitate bid process. If no VSM is assigned to the category, drive the SSW completion. Manages interface with vendors in cooperation with vendor partner functions Quote/proposal review in collaboration with procurement, support contract negotiations, Contributes to the development of vendor contract amendments. Accountable for vendor cost control, budget review, invoice reconciliation and PO close-out Creates and maintains vendor-related risk maps with contingency plan for documentation. Key Performance Indicators Timely, efficient and quality execution of trials & trial related activities within assigned clinical program(s) within budget, and in compliance with quality standards. Adherence to Novartis policy and guidelines and external regulations. Minimum Requirements Work Experience: Excellent knowledge of the clinical operation processes and vendor management. Critical Negotiations. Collaborating across boundaries. Operations Management and Execution. Skills Budget Management. Clinical Trials. Negotiation Skills. Process Improvement. Project Management. Project Planning. Vendor Management. Languages English. 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 Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards Show more Show less