Global Trial Vendor Manager u2013 Single Sponsor (Novartis) Are you an experienced Vendor Management professional looking to make an impact in global clinical trials? We are seeking a Global Trial Vendor Manager to join our Single Sponsor Department, dedicated exclusively to Novartis. In this role, you will oversee Vendor Management for global clinical trials across all phases (Phase Iu2013IV), ensuring seamless execution from study start-up through close-out. What Weu2019re Looking For To excel in this role, you should bring: Strong variety of vendor management expertise (Central lab, eCOA, IRT, ECG, Imaging, Ancillaries and/or Patient Recruitment & Retention with experience in global clinical trials. Deep understanding of clinical operations processes and vendor service categories. Excellent project management skills to drive efficiency and collaboration Strong communication and influencing abilities to partner effectively across functions. Proven ability to manage risk and performance issues in a fast-paced environment What Youu2019ll Do As a Global Trial Vendor Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring vendor deliverables are met with quality and efficiency at the trial level. Your key responsibilities include: Vendor Oversight & Coordination u2013 Manage vendor activities across the study lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Study Start-Up Support u2013 Oversee vendor deliverables during study initiation, ensuring smooth onboarding and activation. Risk & Performance Management u2013 Track vendor performance, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed. Site Readiness & Activation u2013 Drive vendor activities to support site activations and ensure study milestones are met. Study Close-Out u2013 Coordinate vendor deliverables that support Database Lock and study closure. What Youu2019ll Deliver Vendor service excellence at the study level Vendor onboarding and performance tracking KPI (Key Performance Indicator) and KQI (Key Quality Indicator) dashboards to monitor vendor effectiveness Site readiness monitoring and documentation Risk mapping with contingency planning Vendor cost control and oversight This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in global clinical trials, ensuring vendor excellence and operational success. If youu2019re ready to take on a high-impact role with a leading sponsor, weu2019d love to hear from you! IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled