Associate Outsourcing Manager - Home-Based

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Outsourcing Manager will support and work closely with a Senior Outsourcing Manager to meet the contracting needs of clinical development programs.  Under the direction of the Senior Outsourcing Manager, this individual will be responsible for the generation, negotiation and execution of select clinical trial contracts. The individual will ensure that the contract terms and budget meet the needs of the clinical trial. Additionally, this person will support the Senior Outsourcing Manager with contract amendments.

• Responsible for confirming confidentiality agreements are executed as required.
• Responsible for the contract negotiation and execution for select ancillary vendors supporting a clinical trial.
• Act as the contact with the ancillary vendors for negotiation of the scope of work, study assumptions and budgets.
• Work closely with Legal and Study Management and other relevant functional groups for review and escalation of contract and budget issues.
• Support cross-functional relationships with Study Management, Legal, Clinical Budget Analysts and Finance.
• Maintain contracts database.
• Perform follow-up activities for accounts payable.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Life sciences or business experience is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience in clinical development including clinical trial budget development experience
• Negotiation, organizational and communication skills are required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)

 
Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.