Clinical Supply Specialist - Supply Planning

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?

• Manage clinical supply planning and forecasting for study protocols
• Serve as member of clinical study team and/or clinical drug supply team, as assigned
• Interpret relevant protocol information to develop packaging/labeling design and/or global distribution strategy
• Support financial planning for global clinical supplies, including  budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities for clinical trials and pharmaceutical development pipeline
• Coordinate the origination, proofing and translation of clinical study labels, as required
• Monitor global clinical supply inventory at the clinical site level for both IVRS and traditional studies via tracking of specific milestone dates and adjusting drug distribution plan accordingly
• Coordinate drug supply delivery timelines with Clinical, packaging source area(s), and indirectly with GMP laboratories, QA and Regulatory Affairs, as required
• Maintain close communications with all internal-chain groups to ensure the adequate supply of clinical supplies throughout the duration of a clinical trial
• Serve as ‘consultant’ for managers throughout the organization on issues related to clinical supplies and project management

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor degree 
• 2-4 Plus years of prior experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech and clinical supply logistics environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Clinical Trial Supply process
• Working knowledge of project team structure and processes
• Proactive approach to work, identifying potential issues well in advance and bringing them to the attention of appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Knowledge of project management and Clinical customer relationship building
• Knowledge of the ‘Customers’ team structures and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence others
• Ability to multi-tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of general computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Access

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.