Job overview Are you a Clinical (Project) IRT Manager with a passion for vendor excellence and study startup success?
We’re looking for a Vendor Startup Manager (VSM) to join our Single Sponsor Department, dedicated exclusively to Novartis. Strong vendor management skills and deep knowledge of clinical trial startup processes
✅ Strategic thinking and the ability to assess risk and implement contingency plans
✅ Hands-on experience with tools like IRT, UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and UVP (Unified Vendor Portal)
As a Vendor Startup Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for vendor service categories during study startup. 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
&##Accelerated and high-quality vendor startup
&##Vendor risk maps and performance tracking
&##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 .