Clinical Vendor Performance Analysis Manager

2 days ago

London The Westworks, United Kingdom Novartis Full time

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Level 4

Job Description Summary

LOCATION: London, UK
ROLE TYPE: Hybrid Working #LI-Hybrid

The Vendor Performance Analysis Manager supports the Development organization by analyzing business processes to optimize costs, improve supplier performance, and identify opportunities for value creation.
Using data-driven insights and financial models, the manager aids in vendor selection, contract reviews, and identifying incremental cost-saving opportunities.

Collaborating with the Vendor Alliance Lead and cross-functional teams, the role ensures effective sourcing strategies and supports supplier alignment with organizational goals.

In this position, the manager focuses on tactical execution, operational support, and analytics-driven recommendations, while maintaining quality standards and fostering positive relationships with vendors.


 

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

  • Support data analysis efforts to identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure efficient sourcing decisions.

  • Conduct basic financial modeling and "should cost" analysis to facilitate vendor reviews and contract discussions.

  • Assist in gathering supplier data, market trends, and performance metrics for analysis and reporting purposes.

  • Collaborate with Procurement and other teams to streamline sourcing processes and improve operational efficiency.

  • Monitor and track sourcing KPIs and performance metrics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.

  • Contribute to the development of dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

  • Provide operational support for sourcing-related projects and initiatives to drive incremental improvements.

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 guidelines and external regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree
 

Work Experience:

  • 3+ years' working experience  

  • Knowledge of clinical operation processes and vendor management experience a plus 

  • Knowledge sourcing processes and cost structure within clinical research categories a plus

  • Experience with data analysis and visualization tools  

  • Experience with financial modeling concepts.   

  • Demonstrated problem solving and solution generations skills

  • Results driven  demonstrated ability to support the execution of projects according to required deliverables and within timelines

  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.

Why Novartis:
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You'll receive:
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Budget Management, Clinical Trials, Negotiation Skills, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Waterfall Model

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