Salary Range:74,200.00 - 137,800.00Job Description Summary: Barcelona Gran Via, SpainRelocation Support: 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 - Global 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.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 development through feasibility, including high-level service requirements and preliminary pricing inputs to support effective frontloading and study planning.Significant clinical development and clinical operations experience,



including strategic leadership of outsourced trial activities and cross-study vendor planning.Strategic mindset with demonstrated success leading complex programs and cross-functional initiatives in a global environment.Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology, Good Clinical Practice, vendor services, and applicable quality and regulatory requirements.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with a track record of building productive internal and external partnerships.Experience shaping program-level vendor strategies and cross-functional ways of working across global, multi-country clinical development programs.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.

In addition, we provide adaptable and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

Skills DesiredChange Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trials, Leadership, People Management, Program Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Direction, Strategic Leadership, Taking Initiative, Vendor ManagementSummaryLocation: Full time

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