Imaging Operations Manager, Clinical Studies

Imaging Operations Manager, Clinical Studies Internal job title: Imaging Operations Manager
Location: London (UK) or Dublin (Ireland)
The Imaging Operations Manager (IOM) will be responsible for the operational implementation of the imaging strategy for assigned clinical studies in close collaboration with the Clinical Trial Team (CTT). This role will support the full study lifecycle and/or contribute directly to the study sub-team(s).
In this role, you will enable a flawless and accelerated vendor service delivery at the trial start-up phase and support implementation of defined category strategies and service standardization. You proactively assess risk and conclude contingency plans to de-risk study startup and milestones.
Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing of the vendor and category related specific sections of the protocol, ensuring vendor expertise is leveraged when refining specifications towards Final Protocol
Contributing to development of Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) to facilitate bid process and selection of Vendors, incl. reviewing Quote/Proposal review in collaboration with procurement (and vendor), supporting contract negotiations and budget review
Co-ordinating vendor kick-off meeting, managing the imaging vendor interface with the study team, including leading vendor meetings, driving preparation of key documents, tracking adherence of critical vendor milestones
Ensuring changes to protocol or study designs are consistently shared with vendors and incorporated into supplier budgets, timelines, and specifications. Supports amendment of vendor contracts with Procurement team
Optimizing a frontloaded and timely study start-up (SSU) process in support of a timely vendor database (DB)-go-live
Monitoring vendor service excellence at study level, ensuring vendors meet quality and service level standards in their service delivery for the trial
Pro-actively creating and maintaining vendor related risk maps with contingency plan for documentation in company tool, documenting there also issues identified with vendor oversight / performance, implementing and monitoring corrective actions, escalating issues if required to the Vendor Alliance Lead (VAL).
Supporting the implementation of standards, templates, tools, and processes for vendors at SSU for defined categories in collaboration with the VAL. Driving root cause analysis of supplier performance issues and look for trending, supporting practice leaders in improvement projects and learning loops
Participating in the onboarding, mentoring, and training of new staff as applicable to specific category
In partnership with the vendor, developing site and monitor training material, and attend/support training if needed
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced degree in science or business with experience in trial vendor management, ideally in the category Imaging
Fluent English, oral and written
Solid working experience and excellent knowledge of the clinical operation processes and vendor management
Excellent knowledge of GxP and ICH regulations
Expert knowledge of clinical trial design and mapping to supplier requirements
Demonstrated leadership with supplier relationship service areas management and/or expert knowledge of specific
Demonstrated partnering across divisions with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated root cause analysis, problem solving, and solution generation skills
Knowledge of key deliverables that impact green light milestones and vendor readiness
Experience in outsourcing, contracting, sourcing of clinical services with Vendor/CROs (RFP, RFQ, contracting)
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

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