Clinical Vendor Manager
Clinical Vendor Manager
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Job Description
On behalf of our Client a global pharmaceutical company IQVIA is looking for Vendor Management Lead Drug Development.
The profile will be responsible for selection contracting oversight and performance management of external vendors and collaborators based in Italy supporting clinical development. External vendors include CROs CMOs central labs and bioanalytical labs. External collaborators include academic and clinical researchers. This role works crossfunctionally with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that Italybased vendors and collaborators deliver highquality timely and costeffective services that align with clinical CMC and regulatory requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with. internal and external stakeholders as a cross functional representative across clinical regulatory project mangment and other functional areas advancing activities in Italy other European countries and potentially other regions.
- Identify and assess CROs CMOs central labs specialty vendors and other service providers.
- Lead the RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request for Proposal) process evaluating vendors based on capabilities compliance cost and timelines.
- Oversee site selection recruitment and monitoring activities for clinical trials within Italy.
- Work closely with quality teams to ensure vendor compliance with GCP GMP GLP and ICH guidelines as well as company policies.
- Manage external service providers including Contract Research Organizations (CROs) vendors and clinical trial sites ensuring all deliverables are met.
- Work crossfunctionally to ensure seamless vendor integration into drug development programs
- Facilitate intervendor processes such as transfers of materials and data
- Work with Program Management to facilitate development and management of budgets and timelines adjusting as necessary to meet operational needs.
- Track and report on vendor budget progress Key performance indicators and other key metrics to senior leadership.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) when performance gaps occur.
- Work with finance teams to review purchase orders invoice approvals and financial reconciliation
- Provide vendorrelated insights for regulatory submissions (IND CTA NDA/BLA) and inspection readiness
- Represent the company at vendor meetings and conferences as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Life Sciences or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g. Masters or PhD) preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of clinical operational experience in the pharmaceutical biotech or medical device industry with at least 2 years in a vendormanagement capacity.
- Experience managing CROs CMOs bioanalytical labs central labs and clinical technology vendors.
- Understanding of clinical trial design execution and regulatory requirements (e.g. GCP ICH FDA EMA).
- Strong leadership project management and communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Italian (both written and spoken).
Additional Skills & Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Ability to solve problems proactively and collaborate across functional areas.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong communication and organizational skills including the use of modern technology to facilitate communication and organization
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and Microsoft Office
Suite.
Employment Requirements in Italy:
- Ability to work under an openended starting with parttime or potentially fulltime contract (contratto a tempo indeterminato) or fixedterm contract (contratto a tempo determinato) depending on the needs of the company.
- Benefits:
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Health insurance and pension contributions.
- Annual paid time off (vacation days) and public holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements (subject to company policies)
We offer:
Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
Starting with a temporary contract 1 year
IQVIA reserves the right to evaluate candidates with domicile / residence and work experience / study with requirements responding to the open request. Applications WITHOUT the requirements Will NOT be fully taken into account. Please enter the authorization for the processing of personal data (DL196/2003) General Data Protection Regulation (13 GDPR 679/16 ) to IQVIA and to transfer those data to IQVIAs Clients. The research is urgent and is intended for candidates of both sexes (L.903/77).
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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
