About The Role

100,000+ That’s how many patients participate in our clinical trials at any given time. Global Clinical Operations is Novartis’ new powerhouse, redesigned to enable faster trial recruitment and enhanced trial delivery resulting in more timely access for patients to potential novel treatments. Every day, we are the link between science and medicine – envision the impact you could have as Senior Vendor Project Manager (SVPM)! #GCO

Subject to your experience we are also hiring for an Expert Vendor Project Manager (371012BR). We invite you to review both positions and apply to one you feel is the best fit for your skills, experience and career aspirations!

Role Purpose:

In this new organisation we see you as a core member of the Clinical Trial Team (CTT), independently leading all clinical vendor-related aspects of global clinical trials to deliver study outcomes within schedule, budget, quality/compliance, and performance standards. You will implement global vendor strategy with accountability for vendor service delivery at study level, and we see you collaborating closely with the Vendor Start-Up Manager (VSM) for selected services.

In addition, the SVPM will proactively handle vendor related risk, including risk in-country and in hubs (with contingency plans). We see the SVPM resolve issues and coordinate vendor compliance at study level. We also expect the SVPM to be responsible for all activities where a VSM is not assigned; for service delivery after start-up when the VSM is no longer assigned to the study,

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Close interaction and collaboration with study trial leads and study team members during the study lifetime.

2. Collaborate with VSMs in the development of the Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) to facilitate the bid process.

3. Review quotes and proposals in collaboration with procurement; supporting contract discussions, as required.

4. Contribute to the development of vendor contract amendments.

5. Ensure vendor service excellence at the study level; making sure vendors meet quality and service level standards in their service delivery for the trial.

6. Be accountable for vendor cost control, budget reviews, invoice reconciliation and PO close-out.

7. Optimizing a front-loaded and timely study-start-up process; handles vendor-related activities for database launch.

8. Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) for eCOA and IR

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Role Requirements

Preferred experience:

Ideally you will have 3+ years of hands-on involvement in clinical research studies, ideally interacting with diverse vendors routinely used in these studies. Through your excellent knowledge of GxP and ICH regulations, you will bring your strong knowledge of clinical trial design and mapping to supplier requirements. Previous experience in User Acceptance Testing for eCOA and IRT is advantageous.

In addition, we are looking for a strong leader, able to influence and negotiate with both internal customers and vendors. Your ability to work in cross functional teams, in a complex matrixed environment is essential, as are good written and oral communication skills.

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Why Novartis?

766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Division

Global Drug Development

Business Unit

GCO GDD

Work Location

Dublin

Company/Legal Entity

Novartis Ireland Limited

Alternative Country 1

United Kingdom

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No