Global Logistics Associate

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.
 

The Role

As a Global Logistic Associate Specialist you will:

• Coordinate all logistic-related activities needed for the trial to ensure contractual timelines are met
• Provide the Sponsor/Client and the study team with general logistics considerations and requirements at a project level and answers Sponsor/Client/study team’s questions surrounding these
• Provide a logistics plan to the Sponsor/Client along with all requirements and documentation requests to actualize the proposed plan
• Attend and conduct study team meetings as appropriate to ensure all relevant stakeholders are properly informed about logistics activities and kept current on timelines, contract and budget status. • Track and report logistics activities in ICON systems, as required
• Serve as the primary liaison and primary point of escalation for project logistics issues for assigned countries/projects
• Escalate logistics issues/risks appropriately
• Liaise with the study team, and applicable third parties (i.e. supplies vendors, drug depots, courier companies, etc.) to ensure that the logistics of IP and other clinical trial supplies meets the needs of the trial
• Coordinate development of the logistics budget and managing contracts with local logistics vendors, as required, including liaising with ICON legal regarding contract negotiation, management of vendor invoices, etc
• Coordinate the local depot set-up and close, as well as other depot-related activities, such as relabeling and destruction
• Coordinate the local purchase of study related materials including drugs, supplemental materials, equipment, etc. with appropriate study team members and/or local vendors
• Perform LIEL role, where applicable

You are:

You have an adaptable working style with the ability to establish and reset priorities as the need arise. Risk-aware, you can adjust quickly to the changes of a dynamic organisation.

Here at Our company we want our employees to succeed and ensure that they are set up for this success through constant training, development and support. To enable success in this position you will have:

• A Bachelor’s or higher degree
• Knowledge of logistics processes in clinical trials of the country the executed duties refer to (preferable)
• Relevant experience on logistics position in either pharma or clinical trials
• Ability to work in stressful environment and complete tasks within narrow time frames.
• Ability to evaluate situation and use previous experience to identify most appropriate solution
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Fluency in Bulgarian and English

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 through the form below.