Salary Range:74,200.00 - 137,800.00Job Description Summary#LI-HybridLocation: Barcelona Gran Via, SpainRelocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.Novartis operates a Hybrid working policy, with an expectation of 12 days per month onsite.Successful clinical development depends on clear program-level vendor strategy, early planning, and effective coordination across the clinical program lifecycle. As Vendor Program Strategy Director - Integral Clinical Operations, you will act as the vendor strategy business partner to the GCO Sub Team, translating the program pipeline and clinical strategy into an integrated, efficient vendor approach from early concept through program closeout.Job DescriptionWorking closely with Clinical Operations Program Heads, Vendor Alliance Leads, Procurement, Trial Vendor Managers, and other key stakeholders, you will align vendor needs across programs, anticipate demand and risk, drive key timely vendor program-related decisions,



and support delivery of program objectives. Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the vendor program-level business partner for vendor strategy across the clinical program lifecycle, from early concept and protocol planning through program closeout.Partner with Clinical Operations Program Heads, Vendor Alliance Leads, Procurement, clinical teams, and other key stakeholders to align portfolio program needs with vendor category supplier capabilities and strategies.Lead the development and execution of master vendor strategies, including vendor identification, early pricing assessments, selection, and risk mitigation, while optimizing operational and bundling efficiencies.Maintain a program-level perspective on vendor delivery, performance, and risk across clinical trials, driving efficiencies and promoting best practices through data-driven insights and lessons learned.Enable early vendor engagement from concept and protocol developme

📌 Vendor Program Strategy Director (Barcelona)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Barcelona