Global Strategic Sourcing Analyst

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

The Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) Analyst provides support and assistance in the planning, execution and management of strategic sourcing for services associated with R&D and global clinical trials.  An important part of this role is to minimize regulatory, legal, financial, operation risks as it pertains to Master Service Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders.

Hybrid Role: Will require 3 days weekly onsite in our Wilmington, DE (19803) office. 2 days home based.

Key responsibilities of the job:

• Participate in evaluation of outsourcing needs for R&D and global clinical trials, and assistance in developing specifications to support Request for Proposal (RFP) inquiries.
• Conduct fair market value assessments, support GSS staff in rate negotiations, conduct spend analysis.
• Facilitate review/approval/execution of Master Service Agreements, Work Orders and Change Orders.
• Maintain consistent communications with internal and external clients, including in-person discussions, telephone calls, and e-mails.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategic Relationship Management, Development Operations, Research Operations, and Legal and Compliance Departments.

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You must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, finance, science, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in the biopharmaceutical/CRO industry; preferred minimum 1 year of sourcing/contracting experience.
• Excellent analytical and data analysis skills and superb attention to detail.
• Experience with conflict resolution.
• Comfort with ambiguity; ability to act without having the total picture.
• Proven ability to effectively manage change.
• Flexibility to assume a workload which frequently necessitates an adjustment of priorities.
• Detail and goal oriented, self-starter with proven ability to work independently.
• Able to proactively identify issues and provide potential solutions for resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deliverables in accordance with stated timelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

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, colour, 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 or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.