At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead vendor startup excellence for global clinical trials and ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Company: Join a dynamic team dedicated to Novartis with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: High-impact role with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of clinical trials and enhance vendor management skills.
- Qualifications: Strong vendor management and communication skills, with experience in clinical trial processes.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you a Clinical (Project) IRT Manager with a passion for vendor excellence and study startup success? We’re looking for a Vendor Startup Manager (VSM) to join our Single Sponsor Department, dedicated exclusively to Novartis. In this role, you’ll bring technical expertise to accelerate vendor service delivery during the critical startup phase of global clinical trials.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong vendor management skills and deep knowledge of clinical trial startup processes
- Strategic thinking and the ability to assess risk and implement contingency plans
- Experience with vendor contracting, budgeting, and onboarding
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholders
- Hands‑on experience with tools like IRT, UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and UVP (Unified Vendor Portal)
What You’ll Do
- Protocol & Specification Review – Ensure vendor input is reflected in final study specs
- Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) – Support vendor selection and bid process
- Vendor Kick‑Off & Onboarding – Lead meetings and ensure readiness for DB go‑live
- Budget & Contract Support – Review quotes and assist with negotiations
- Risk Mapping & Contingency Planning – Proactively identify and mitigate startup risks
- Performance Oversight – Monitor vendor delivery and escalate issues as needed
- UAT Execution – Conduct robust testing and design for IRT systems
- Collaboration – Partner with TVMs, VALs, Procurement, and QA to drive startup success
What You’ll Deliver
- Accelerated and high‑quality vendor startup
- Vendor risk maps and performance tracking
- Audit‑ready documentation and compliance
- Continuous improvement and best practice sharing
- Expertise in key service categories like Central Labs, Imaging, and Diagnostics
This is a high‑impact opportunity to shape the success of global clinical trials from day one. If you’re ready to lead vendor startup excellence in a dynamic, sponsor‑focused environment—we’d love to hear from you!
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