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Trial Vendor Associate Director

Novartis AG

  • East Hanover, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • $67,900–$126,100 Per Year

Highlights

ROLE TYPE: Homeworking, #LI-Home or Hybrid working, #LI-HybridAs a core member of the Clinical Trial Team (CTT), the main purpose of this position is accountability for vendor service delivery at the study level to independently manage all clinical vendor related aspects of global clinical trial(s). Join our Novartis Network:If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network .

Numbers & Facts

LocationEast Hanover, NJ
IndustryBiotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Salary$67,900–$126,100 Per Year
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Year Founded1996

Description

Job ID

REQ-10073187

Jul 20, 2026

United Kingdom

Available in: English

Summary

LOCATION: Homeworking UK or Ireland or Hybrid Working at Westworks London or Dublin: Please apply only if any of these locations are accessible to you, as relocation support is not available.ROLE TYPE: Homeworking, #LI-Home or Hybrid working, #LI-HybridAs a core member of the Clinical Trial Team (CTT), the main purpose of this position is accountability for vendor service delivery at the study level to independently manage all clinical vendor related aspects of global clinical trial(s).

About the Role

Key Responsibilities: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.Essential 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.Why Novartis:Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureYou'll receive:You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.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.Join our Novartis Network:If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

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-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)

Primary location salary range

£67,900.00 - £126,100.00

Division

Development

Business Unit

Development

Location

United Kingdom

Site

Home Worker

Company / Legal Entity

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.

Alternative Location 1

Dublin (NOCC), Ireland

Alternative Location 2

London (The Westworks), United Kingdom

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Research & Development Development United Kingdom

Job ID

REQ-10073187

Trial Vendor Associate Director

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Job ID

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Trial Vendor Associate Director

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About Company

Novartis provides healthcare solutions that improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. Our company is focused on industry-leading divisions with innovation power and global scale: pharmaceuticals, eye care and generic medicines Novartis is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis Group companies employ approximately 120,000 associates and its products are available in more than 180 countries around the world.

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