S&O Data Vendor Support Associate Director

Close interaction and collaboration with study team lead and study team members during study lifetime. Review of vendor related protocol sections during protocol development Collaborate with Vendor startup manager to the development of Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) to facilitate bid process. If no VSM is assigned to the category, drive the SSW completion. Manages interface with vendors in cooperation with vendor partner functions Quote/proposal review in collaboration with procurement, support contract negotiations, Contributes to the development of vendor contract amendments. Accountable for vendor cost control, budget review, invoice reconciliation and PO close-out Creates and maintains vendor-related risk maps with contingency plan for documentation. Key performance indicators: Timely, efficient and quality execution of trials & trial related activities within assigned clinical program(s) within budget, and in compliance with quality standards. Adherence to Novartis policy and...