Clinical Supply Specialist - Master Planner

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.

Hybrid Role:3 days onsite in our Lansdale, PA location 2 days home based. 

This is a Full-Time, Full Benefits role with ICON, plc.

Procurement or Materials Transfer/Planning/Scheduling experience.

ERP sytems experience. SAP preferred. 

Excel skills required.

What Will you be doing?

The Master Planner works as part of a team to align Demand & Supply Plans for Clinical Drug Supply Packaging. They release, distribution and support the planning, sourcing, and inventory management of common materials. 

Day to Day Functions

• Generate and manage activity/drug supply schedules
• Coordinate master schedules deliverables with external partners
• Facilitate Scheduler Forums
• Monitor timelines and communications
• Generate reports to monitor schedule adherence
• Define and establish metrics, measure and compare against benchmarks, monitor change control, and continuously optimize process
• Maintain Business Rules and Standard Cycle Times
• Support the global inventory management of bulk drug product, primary packaged drug product, clinical packaged supplies and packaging components
• Manage the destruction of obsolete Investigational materials
• Monitor supplied components at packaging vendors sites and schedule component movements to meet demand 
• Monitor component shipment and release timing for components shipped overseas 
• Co-ordinate Sampling and Expiry extensions

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor degree preferred with 1-3 years of relevant experience required
• Production scheduling or Master Planning/Scheduling skills.
• ERP experience (SAP) a huge plus.
• Pharmaceutical experiecen preferred but othr industry experience considered.
• Experience in clinical development and/or clinical supplies
• Prior supply chain, logistics, or operations knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft applications; ERP & CTMS are highly desirable
• Proven organization skills
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Understanding of cGMPs 

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.