Overview
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As Vendor Program Head, you will steer the DU vendor strategy and oversee vendor delivery for clinical development programs. You will lead a global vendor management community and partner with DU leadership to align vendor activities with development priorities and milestones. Your role drives quality, efficiency, and timely outsourcing outcomes while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. This is a strategic, cross-functional leadership role with a clear impact on patient outcomes and program success.
Compensaciones / Beneficios
competitive base salary
performance-based bonus potential
flexible and hybrid working options
minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave
insurance plans
retirement plans
Responsabilidades
Lead DU-aligned Vendor Program Strategy Directors and Trial Vendor Management community to achieve DU vendor portfolio and clinical trial objectives
Own and execute the DU-level vendor strategy, ensuring alignment with development priorities, operational goals, portfolio demand, and trial milestones
Build and develop high-performing, inclusive teams with an emphasis on accountability and continuous improvement




Assess portfolio health and evolve vendor strategies using lessons learned and innovative approaches
Serve as the primary VPG partner to the GCO DU Head and collaborate with senior stakeholders to align priorities and drive portfolio outcomes
Represent VPG in DU strategic planning to surface vendor demand, risks, mitigation, and opportunities for standardization or innovation
Lead through organizational change while maintaining focus on quality, delivery, and patient impact
Requisitos principales
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred
10+ years in pharmaceutical clinical drug xqbhyrx development
Proven experience leading global teams within a complex matrix organization
Extensive knowledge of clinical development processes and alignment of vendor objectives to DU priorities
Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills including engagement with senior leaders
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes across organizational boundaries
leadership
stakeholder management
influence and collaboration
vendor management
program management
clinical development processes

📌 Vendor Program Head - Global Clinical Operations (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona