Clinical Outsourcing Manager

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.

Summary

The Outsourcing Manager will support the outsourcing and contracting needs of Global Medicines Development and Affairs (GMDA). This individual will be responsible for the generation, negotiation and execution of contracts including budget and legal terms. The individual will ensure that the contract terms and budget meet the needs of the business. This position may be required to work under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring confidentiality agreements are executed as required.
• Responsible for the contract negotiation and execution for vendors supporting a business owner.
• Act as the contact with vendors for negotiation of the scope of work, study assumptions and budgets.
• Work closely with legal and other relevant functional groups for review and escalation of contract and budget issues.
• Support cross-functional relationships with GMDA, legal and finance.
• Maintain contracts database.
• Report status of contracts.
• Perform follow-up activities for accounts payable issues as requested by functional groups.
• Follow up or escalate vendor requests for payment information.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• 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
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Outsourcing
• Negotiation, organizational and communication skills are required

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.