Vendor Startup Manager - Single Sponsor (home-based)

Job DescriptionJob overviewAre you a Clinical (Project) IRT Manager with a passion for vendor excellence and study startup success?Were looking for a Vendor Startup Manager (VSM) to join our Single Sponsor Department, dedicated exclusively to Novartis. In this role, youll bring technical expertise to accelerate vendor service delivery during the critical startup phase of global clinical trials.What Were Looking ForTo thrive in this role, youll bring: Strong vendor management skills and deep knowledge of clinical trial startup processes Strategic thinking and the ability to assess risk and implement contingency plans Experience with vendor contracting, budgeting, and onboarding Excellent communication and collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholders Hands-on experience with tools like IRT, UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and UVP (Unified Vendor Portal)What Youll DoAs a Vendor Startup Manager, youll be the go-to expert for vendor service categories during study startup. Your key responsibilities include: Protocol & Specification Review Ensure vendor input is reflected in final study specs Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) Support vendor selection and bid process Vendor Kick-Off & Onboarding Lead meetings and ensure readiness for DB go-live Budget & Contract Support Review quotes and assist with negotiations Risk Mapping & Contingency Planning Proactively identify and mitigate startup risks Performance Oversight Monitor vendor delivery and escalate issues as needed UAT Execution Conduct robust testing and design for IRT systems Collaboration Partner with TVMs, VALs, Procurement, and QA to drive startup successWhat Youll Deliver Accelerated and high-quality vendor startup Vendor risk maps and performance tracking Audit-ready documentation and compliance Continuous improvement and best practice sharing Expertise in key service categories like Central Labs, Imaging, and DiagnosticsThis is a high-impact opportunity to shape the success of global clinical trials from day one. If youre ready to lead vendor startup excellence in a dynamic, sponsor-focused environmentwed love to hear from you! This position is not eligible for UK VISA Sponsorship 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

Created: 2025-09-01