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Vendor Program Strategy Director (VPSD) acts as the Business Partner for all vendor activities with the Clinical Operational Program Head (COPH). The VPSD, in collaboration with the COPH, Portfolio Innovation Director (PID), the ERMT and Procurement defines the program vendor strategy end-to-end. The VPSD is accountable at program level for the vendor delivery across the clinical study lifecycle from study start-up, recruitment, maintenance and closeout in accordance with GCP, ICH, SOP’s, and regulations
Key Responsabilities:
End-to-end accountability for all supplier related activities at a program level across GDD Portfolio Manages a program view of supplier performance relative to the defined strategy
Defines and aligns program strategies in close collaboration with Alliance Lead, ERMT, PID and Procurement In collaboration with Vendor Alliance Leads, reviews geographic scope of global vendors and drives local vendor service delivery discussions with country representatives in case of gaps Understands upcoming portfolio demand within Program through COPH role (new trials, new program, transition, BD&L, research collaboration) and pushes information to Vendor organizationUnderstands and translates new service needs, in advance, and engages with Vendor Alliance Lead for vendors to be identified, qualified, and contracted to support future Programs/TrialsEngages with Head Vendor Alliances to understand the latest in category strategy, supplier performance, supplier innovation Enables early engagement with suppliers during protocol development & feasibility stageAccountable for vendor program level productivity relative to defined strategy
Manages and oversees productivity targets per defined objectives.
Serves as single point of contact for Trial Vendor Management Team representative for program level strategies
Proactive supplier risk management, impact to program, quality issues, and contract issues, driving suppliers quality improvement at program level
Support activities for HA inspections/Audit readiness
Manage escalated program level issues not resolved at operational level
Provides operational and functional support to Trial Vendor Managers and Vendor Start up Managers Leadership Capabilities:
Strong business partnering, relationship building and communication skills for working in a matrix organization
Demonstrated strategic abilities; organizational knowledge; advanced planning and project management skills; understanding of business processes.
Establishment of successful external partnerships and collaborations
Strategic and analytical thinkingStrong communication and influencing skillsStrong understanding of clinical development and general understanding of vendor management
Qualifications:
10+ years relevant industry experience, including expertise in clinical operations leadership of multidisciplinary teams, experience management outsourced trial activities at an operational and strategic level
Demonstrated executive leadership in developing and managing external and internal strategic relationships
Experience with clinical processes and associated supplier services, with excellent understanding of trial management, trial monitoring and overall integration of clinical data system and processes
Strong technical and problem solving skills Excellent understanding of clinical trial methodology, GCP and medical terminology
Excellent understanding of clinical development, quality & regulatory standards and policies relevant to defined services
Provide thought-leading insights to the competitive environment and internal partner interfaces
Outstanding skills to facilitate/optimize contribution of team members as individuals and members of cohesive team Excellent…
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