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The Local Vendor Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing vendor relationships and ensuring seamless delivery of clinical trial services at the local level for our Clinical Development Centre (CDC) in Poland. The role acts as the key link between internal teams and external partners, driving vendor performance, managing risks, and championing continuous improvement in a dynamic, global environment.

Your new role

• Managing local vendor selection, operations, and relationships to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
• Leading strategic vendor risk management by identifying, managing, and resolving vendor‑related risks and issues.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance vendor efficiency, service quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Acting as the primary liaison between internal teams and external partners to optimise vendor activities and mitigate risks.
• Supporting trial teams with vendor coordination and management for Decentralised Clinical Trials (DCTs).
• Ensuring local vendor adherence to GCP, regulatory requirements, and quality standards for inspection readiness.

Your new department

Unordinary drives change. At CDC Poland, you will be part of a dynamic team that drives clinical trial activities and is passionate about clinical trials. Our team embraces experimentation, strives for excellence, and seizes opportunities to develop, never shying away from challenges. Located in Poland, our fast‑paced, collaborative atmosphere ensures that we stay ahead in the ever‑evolving clinical trial industry.

Your Skills & Qualifications

To excel in this position, you hold a degree in life sciences, healthcare, or business administration and have 3‑5 years of experience in clinical vendor management, contracting, or site‑related collaborations within the pharmaceutical industry or CROs. Exposure to international clinical trials and diverse regulatory landscapes is highly desirable.

• Comprehensive understanding of CRO partnerships, outsourcing models, and contract management processes.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of business operations, financial drivers, and market dynamics.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to foster collaboration across matrixed and cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure high‑quality execution of vendor activities in compliance with ICH‑GCP, regulatory standards, and company policies.
• Proven ability to negotiate effectively, resolve conflicts, and deliver solution‑oriented outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. We approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination, and a constant curiosity.

What We Offer

Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information

If you believe you are qualified and cannot wait to take the challenge, please upload your CV directly via our online application tool.

Deadline

10 January 2026 (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis).