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Trial Vendor Associate Director

10+ years
Not Disclosed
10 July 1, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Job Title: Trial Vendor Associate Director – Novartis

Location: Hyderabad, India
Work Mode: On-site
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Experience Level: Senior-level (approx. 10+ years in clinical trial/vendor management)
Compensation: Not specified


Job Summary

Novartis is seeking a seasoned Trial Vendor Associate Director to join its global clinical trial team in India. This pivotal role involves independent leadership of all vendor-related aspects of global clinical trials, ensuring seamless execution of study deliverables within the planned schedule, budget, and quality benchmarks. This position is ideal for a clinical research professional with deep expertise in vendor strategy, oversight, and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry.


Key Responsibilities

  • Independently manage vendor operations for global clinical trials

  • Review vendor-related protocol sections during development

  • Collaborate on Study Specification Worksheets to guide the bid process

  • Oversee quote/proposal review and support vendor contract negotiations

  • Handle vendor budget control, invoice reconciliation, and PO closure

  • Ensure vendor performance aligns with quality and service standards

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders for seamless vendor interaction

  • Drive proactive vendor readiness and compliance for trial submissions

  • Develop contingency plans and mitigate operational risks

  • Monitor vendor KPIs and ensure adherence to regulatory standards


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience in trial management and clinical vendor oversight

  • Strong operational planning, project execution, and risk mitigation skills

  • Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities

  • Skilled in negotiations, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration

  • Deep understanding of global clinical trial regulations and standards

  • Strong influencing, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities

  • Expertise in vendor KPI monitoring and quality compliance

  • Prior experience in global pharma trials preferred

  • Bachelor's/Master’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field


Perks & Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a globally renowned pharmaceutical leader

  • Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven work culture

  • Competitive benefits and career development support

  • Access to Novartis global training resources and leadership programs

  • Work on cutting-edge clinical research with cross-border teams


About Novartis

Novartis is a global leader in healthcare, driven by purpose and innovation. With a mission to reimagine medicine, Novartis empowers its global teams to tackle the most pressing healthcare challenges. In India, Novartis operates as a major research and development hub delivering world-class drug development programs.


Work Mode

On-site – Hyderabad, India


Call to Action

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