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Novartis

Trial Vendor Associate Director, Community Lead

Novartis

. Provide leadership and oversight for the Trial Vendor Manager community within the Disease Unit .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £67,900 - £126,100 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates strong leadership in vendor management and clinical operations, ensuring high-quality execution and effective resource allocation across Disease Unit programs. Proficient in GxP and ICH regulations, with a focus on financial management and cross-functional collaboration.

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Vendor ManagementClinical OperationsGxP RegulationsICH RegulationsFinancial Management

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Hard Skills
Vendor SourcingOutsourcingContractingRisk ManagementProject ManagementBudget ManagementMilestone Tracking
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationInfluencingNegotiationProblem-Solving
Industry Keywords
Clinical TrialsDisease UnitCommunities of PracticeGovernance ForumsPerformance Check-Ins

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide leadership and oversight for the Trial Vendor Manager community within the Disease Unit
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality vendor execution across programs and trials
  • Ensure priority Disease Unit programs are appropriately resourced
  • Assign Trial Vendor Managers and proactively escalate resourcing risks
  • Build and sustain a capable, connected community through knowledge-sharing and Communities of Practice
  • Drive adoption of lessons learned
  • Strengthen vendor delivery effectiveness through standard tools, governance forums, VPG support models, and alignment with Vendor Program Strategy Directors and Vendor Program Heads
  • Represent the Trial Vendor Manager community in governance and risk forums
  • Facilitate two-way communication and feedback
  • Support talent development, performance check-ins, and visibility of contributions
  • Participate in escalations of vendor-related study needs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant industry experience with clinical operations and vendor management processes, ideally 5+ years
  • Well-developed team management and leadership experience
  • Strong expertise and knowledge in GxP and ICH regulations
  • Proven expertise in vendor management, including resourcing, outsourcing, contracting, sourcing clinical services and risk management across Disease Unit programs
  • In-depth financial and budget management experience
  • Track record of completing projects and vendor milestones on time and to quality
  • Ability to collaborate and lead effectively in cross-functional teams within a matrixed environment
  • Strong influencing, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Fluency in written and verbal English
  • UK work eligibility; Novartis is unable to sponsor visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based bonus eligibility
  • Insurance plans
  • Retirement plans
  • Wellbeing resources
  • Global recognition programs
  • Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
  • Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave