Overview As Vendor Program Head, you will steer the DU vendor strategy and oversee vendor delivery for clinical development programs. You will lead a general 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 / Beneficioscompetitive base salaryperformance-based bonus potentialflexible and hybrid working optionsminimum 14 weeks paid parental leaveinsurance plansretirement plans ResponsabilidadesLead DU-aligned Vendor Program Strategy Directors and Trial Vendor Management community to achieve DU vendor portfolio and clinical trial objectivesOwn and execute the DU-level vendor strategy, ensuring alignment with development priorities, operational goals, portfolio demand, and trial milestonesBuild and develop high-performing,



inclusive teams with an emphasis on accountability and continuous improvementAssess portfolio health and evolve vendor strategies using lessons learned and innovative approachesServe as the primary VPG partner to the GCO DU Head and collaborate with senior stakeholders to align priorities and drive portfolio outcomesRepresent VPG in DU strategic planning to surface vendor demand, risks, mitigation, and opportunities for standardization or innovationLead through organizational change while maintaining focus on quality, delivery, and patient impact Requisitos principalesBachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred10+ years in pharmaceutical clinical drug developmentProven experience leading global teams within a complex matrix organizationExtensive knowledge of clinical development processes and alignment of vendor objectives to DU prioritiesStrong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilitiesExceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills including engagement with senior leadersProven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes across organizational boundariesleadershipstakeholder managementinfluence and collaborationvendor managementprogram managementclinical development processes

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