Overview

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 / Incentivos

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 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