Director of Vendor Oversight

Title:Director of Vendor Oversight

Company:Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

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Job Description:

Are you ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company?

Ipsen is a growing global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on innovation and specialty care. We aim to make a sustainable difference by significantly improving patients’ health and quality of life, providing effective therapeutic solutions for unmet medical needs through differentiated and innovative medicines in Oncology, Neurosciences, and Rare Diseases.

Why Ipsen?

Patient-Focused: The patient is at the heart of everything we do, and improving their outcomes is the deliverable of every strategy.

Employee Care: We care for our employees, who are the ambassadors making a real difference.

Bold Leadership: We attract and develop bold, agile, entrepreneurial individuals who take full ownership of their decisions.

Growth Opportunities: We offer a wealth of fulfilling challenges and growth opportunities in a fast-moving, game-changing organization.

About the Role

The Director of Vendor Oversight is a strategic and operational leader responsible for the governance, oversight of contracting, and performance management of all vendors supporting Global Medical Clinical Operations, who is responsible for building, managing, and optimizing collaborative relationships with external vendors.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between Global Medical Clinical Operations and external Vendors to ensure seamless compliance, and achievement of shared goals.

Strategic Oversight & Governance

Develop and implement a differentiated vendor oversight model tailored to outsourcing strategies and operational needs.

Lead and implement governance frameworks to ensure vendor accountability, transparency, and alignment with Global Medical Clinical Operations strategic objectives.

Contracting & Compliance

Partner with procurement to ensure contract negotiation, renewal, and monitoring for compliance with all regulatory, legal, and institutional requirements.

Performance Management

Define and monitor KPIs, quality indicators, and service-level agreements to evaluate vendor performance.

Lead regular performance reviews, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build collaborative relationships with internal teams (Medical Affairs, R&D, GPS, Quality) and external vendors to foster trust and shared goals

Operational Excellence

Support internal teams in executing vendor oversight strategies effectively and consistently.

Ensure aligned and agreed operational frameworks/ways of working with external vendors, including appropriate governance and escalation routes.

Financial Stewardship

Support business owner to maintain effective financial controls, oversee and monitor vendor-related budgets, resource allocation, and financial analysis, to ensure cost-effectiveness and value generation.

Continuous Improvement

Drive process optimization, innovation and change management in vendor oversight practices, leveraging best practices and emerging industry trends in collaboration, including consideration where local outsourcing could be improved.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Life Sciences, or a related field.

Extensive experience in Vendors selection and management in R&D and/or Global Medical Affairs / Real-World environment

Strong understanding of the differences between R&D and Global Medical Affairs vendor management.

Strong leadership skills

Experience in leading projects, including change management.

Comprehensive understanding of GxP environment, including the nuances around non GCP clinical studies.

Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Financial acumen, including budgeting and cost analysis.

Awareness of outsourcing industry best practices and trends to drive improvement and future outsourcing strategy

Fluency in English

If you feel that this could be the right next step for you, we would be delighted to engage with your application.

Ipsen is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. If you feel that this could be the right next step for you, we would be delighted to engage with your application.

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We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application.

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