Vendor Program Strategy Director - Single Sponsor dedicated

Job Title: Vendor Program Strategy Director - Single Sponsor dedicated Job Location: Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom Job Location Type: Remote Job Contract Type: Full-time Job Seniority Level: Job Overview: 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, BR transition, BD&L, research collaboration) and pushes information to Vendor organization​ Understands and translates new service needs, in advance, and engages with Vendor Allianc