Requirements: English
Company: IQVIA Italia
Region: Brescia , Lombardy
On behalf of our Client a global pharmaceuticalcompany, IQVIA is looking for Vendor Management Lead, DrugDevelopment. The profile will be responsible for selection,contracting, oversight, and performance management of externalvendors and collaborators based in Italy, supporting clinicaldevelopment. External vendors include CROs, CMOs, central labs andbioanalytical labs. External collaborators include academic andclinical researchers. This role works cross-functionally withinternal and external stakeholders to ensure that Italy-basedvendors and collaborators deliver high-quality, timely, andcost-effective services that align with clinical, CMC, andregulatory requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Work with. internaland external stakeholders as a cross functional representativeacross clinical, regulatory, project mangment and other functionalareas advancing activities in Italy, other European countries, andpotentially other regions. - Identify and assess CROs, CMOs,central labs, specialty vendors, and other service providers. -Lead the RFI (Request for Information) and RFP (Request forProposal) process, evaluating vendors based on capabilities,compliance, cost, and timelines. - Oversee site selection,recruitment, and monitoring activities for clinical trials withinItaly. - Work closely with quality teams to ensure vendorcompliance with GCP, GMP, GLP, and ICH guidelines, as well ascompany policies. - Manage external service providers, includingContract Research Organizations (CROs), vendors, and clinical trialsites, ensuring all deliverables are met. - Work cross-functionallyto ensure seamless vendor integration into drug developmentprograms - Facilitate inter-vendor processes, such as transfers ofmaterials and data - Work with Program Management to facilitatedevelopment and management of budgets and timelines, adjusting asnecessary to meet operational needs. - Track and report on vendorbudget, progress, Key performance indicators, and other key metricsto senior leadership. - Implement corrective and preventive actions(CAPAs) when performance gaps occur. - Work with finance teams toreview purchase orders, invoice approvals, and financialreconciliation - Provide vendor-related insights for regulatorysubmissions (IND, CTA, NDA/BLA) and inspection readiness -Represent the company at vendor meetings and conferences as needed.Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, or a relatedfield. Advanced degree (e.g., Masters or PhD) preferred. - Aminimum of 5 years of clinical operational experience in thepharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry, with at least2 years in a vendor-management capacity. - Experience managingCROs, CMOs, bioanalytical labs, central labs, and clinicaltechnology vendors. - Understanding of clinical trial design,execution, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP, ICH, FDA, EMA).- Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.- Fluency in English and Italian (both written and spoken).Additional Skills & Competencies: - Strong attention to detailwith the ability to manage multiple complex projectssimultaneously. - Ability to solve problems proactively andcollaborate across functional areas. - Excellent interpersonalskills, with the ability to build strong relationships with bothinternaland external stakeholders. - Strong communication andorganizational skills, including the use of modern technology tofacilitate communication and organization - Proficiency withclinical trial management systems (CTMS) and Microsoft OfficeSuite. Employment Requirements in Italy: - Ability to work under anopen-ended, starting with part-time or potentially full-timecontract (contratto a tempo indeterminato) or fixed-term contract(contratto a tempo determinato), depending on the needs of thecompany. - Benefits: - Competitive salary package, commensuratewith experience. - Health insurance and pension contributions. -Annual paid time off (vacation days) and public holidays. -Professional development opportunities. - Flexible workingarrangements (subject to company policies) We offer: Competitivesalary package, commensurate with experience. Starting with atemporary contract 1 year IQVIA reserves the right to evaluatecandidates with domicile / residence and work experience / studywith requirements responding to the open request. ApplicationsWITHOUT the requirements Will NOT be fully taken into account.Please enter the authorization for the processing of personal data(DL196/2003) - General Data Protection Regulation (13 GDPR 679/16) to IQVIA and to transfer those data to IQVIAs Clients. Theresearch is urgent and is intended for candidates of both sexes(L.903/77).