Clinical Supply Chain Specialist

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.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for developing drug supply planning strategy and overall management of supplies for clinical studies.

What do you need to have?

• Responsible for the management of clinical supplies during the execution phase of cell therapy clinical trials consistent with GMP guidelines
• Adapt supply strategies in view of changes in cell therapy trial execution and ensure a seamless transition from study design phase.
• Support the development of cell therapy for Phase II/III
• Utilize business tools to manage logistics at clinical sites and ensure on-time delivery.
• Support the startup of CMOs for manufacturing of cell therapy
• Support the manual tracking of Chain of Custody/Chain of Identity for subjects
• Engage in the development and support the IT system for tracking of Chain of Custody/Chain of Identity at clinical sites and CMOs.
• Manage the day-to-day Chain of Custody/Chain of Identity issues with clinical sites and CMOs
• Manage and track inventory of labels for clinical sites.
• Support the logistics of shipping to/from clinical sites and CMOs for cell therapy products
• Exercise good GMP practices
• Develop strong internal collaboration with PDO stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop excellent working relationships with the other groups within Supply Management and Supply Operations Managers.
• Entering information in scheduling systems to manage subject journeys from apheresis to administration
• With some guidance, responsible for managing all aspects of issue escalation and resolution at the study level.
• Act as role model within team for use of core processes and proper use of systems and tools
• Takes accountability for own performance and development seeking opportunities to broaden knowledge and subject matter expertise.
• Support business process improvement initiatives.

You are:

• Bachelor’s degree, 2-4 years of experience in a clinical supply related role or Pharm D with limited experience.
• General knowledge of GxP principles
• Experience with the following functions preferred: clinical supply pack/label/distribution, clinical trial operations, project management, pharma/bio research and development, inventory management

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.