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Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert - Novartis Dedicated (home-based in Europe)

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Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert – Single Sponsor (Novartis)

Are you an experienced Vendor Management professional looking to make an impact in global clinical trials?

We are seeking a Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert to join our Single Sponsor Department, dedicated exclusively to Novartis. In this role, you 'll become an expert in Vendor Management for global clinical trials across all phases (Phase I–IV), ensuring seamless execution from study start-up through close-out.

What We’re Looking For

To excel in this role, you should bring:

Global Clinical Project Management experience

Strong Vendor Management expertise: Central lab, eCOA, IRT, ECG, Imaging, Ancillaries and/or Patient Recruitment & Retention with experience in global clinical trials. (must have experience managing at least 2 of these vendors)

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 You’ll Do

As a Global Clinical Project Manager - Vendor Management Expert, 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 – Manage vendor activities across the study lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.

Study Start-Up Support – Oversee vendor deliverables during study initiation, ensuring smooth onboarding and activation.

Risk & Performance Management – Track vendor performance, identify risks, and escalate issues as needed.

Site Readiness & Activation – Drive vendor activities to support site activations and ensure study milestones are met.

Study Close-Out – Coordinate vendor deliverables that support Database Lock and study closure.

What You’ll 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

Please note this role is not eligible for the UK visa sponsorship.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in global clinical trials, ensuring vendor excellence and operational success. If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role with a leading sponsor, we’d 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

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