Vendor Alliance Lead Associate Director (cardiac Safety And Respiratory Diagnostics)
Novartis
London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Gxp regulated environment experience
Cardiac and respiratory diagnostic space knowledge
Vendor and cro management in clinical development
This senior role serves as the primary face of Novartis to specialist vendors and CRO partners, ensuring high-quality delivery of diagnostic services critical to patient safety
Job Summary
This senior role serves as the primary face of Novartis to specialist vendors and CRO partners, ensuring high-quality delivery of diagnostic services critical to patient safety.
The incumbent will operate in a global matrixed environment, overseeing vendor performance, qualification, and risk management while indirectly leading Contract Vendor Start-Up Managers.
Candidates must possess significant experience in GxP-regulated environments and demonstrate the ability to independently engage and challenge senior vendor stakeholders.
Matching Summary
This senior role serves as the primary face of Novartis to specialist vendors and CRO partners, ensuring high-quality delivery of diagnostic services critical to patient safety.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
GxP regulated environment experience
Cardiac and respiratory diagnostic space knowledge
Vendor and CRO management in clinical development
Senior escalation point for vendor issues
Audit and Health Authority inspection support
Nice-to-have
Self-starter with ownership mindset
Confidence to lead senior vendor stakeholders
Ability to drive outcomes in complex environments
Key Requirements
Advanced degree in Life Sciences or related discipline
Significant experience in GxP regulated environment
Proven vendor and CRO management experience
Hands-on experience in cardiac and respiratory diagnostics