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Novartis Vendor Program Lead in East Hanover, New Jersey
Vendor Program Lead
Job ID
391830BR
Feb 08, 2024
USA
About the Role
100,000+ That’s how many patients participate in our clinical trials at any given time. GCO is Novartis’ powerhouse of Global Clinical Operations, redesigned to enable faster trial recruitment and enhanced trial delivery resulting in more timely access for patients to potential novel treatments. Every day, we are the link between science and medicine – imagine the impact you could have as a Vendor Program Lead!
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This role will be part of the GCO Selection University approach. If you wish to apply for any more Selection University positions, please make sure you do so within the same day to ensure your applications can be reviewed jointly by the selection panel.
A Vendor Program Lead acts as the Business Partner for all vendor activities towards the COPH Clinical Operational Program Head. The Vendor Program Lead in collaboration with the COPH, PID Portfolio Innovation Director, the ERMT and Procurement defines the program vendor strategy end-to-end. The Vendor Program Lead is accountable at program level for the vendor delivery across the clinical study lifecycle from study start-up, recruitment, maintenance and closeout in accordance with GCP, ICH, SOP’s, and regulations
Your key responsibilities:
•End-to-end accountability for all supplier related activities at a program and study level across GDO global study portfolio
•Manages a program view of supplier performance
•Defines and aligns program strategies in close collaboration with Alliance Lead, ERMT, PID and Procurement
•Reviews geographic scope of global vendors and drives local vendor service delivery discussions with country representatives in case of gaps
•Understands upcoming portfolio demand within Program through COPH role (new trials, new program, NIBR transition, BD&L, research collaboration) and pushes information into Vendor organization
•Understands and translates new service needs in advance and engages with Vendor Alliance Lead for vendors to be identified, qualified, and contracted to support future Programs/Trials
•Serves as single point of contact as the Vendor Management team representative for internal/external customers at program level
•Proactive supplier risk management, assessing trends, quality issues, and contract issues, driving suppliers quality improvement at program level
Diversity & Inclusion / EEO
We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
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Role Requirements
•10+ years relevant industry experience, including expertise in clinical operations leadership of multidisciplinary teams, experience management outsourced trial activities at an operational and strategic level
•Demonstrated executive leadership in developing and managing external and internal strategic relationships
•Experience with clinical processes and associated supplier services, with excellent understanding of trial management, trial monitoring and overall integration of clinical data system and processes
•Strong technical and problem solving skills Excellent understanding of clinical trial methodology, GCP and medical terminology
•Excellent understanding of clinical development, quality & regulatory standards and policies relevant to defined services
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to naturally bridge scientific and business participants; Track record in enabling effective international collaboration
Why Novartis:
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining
to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $201,000-$302,400/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Division
Development
Business Unit
GCO GDD
Location
USA
Site
East Hanover, NJ
Company / Legal Entity
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full Time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No