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:
The purpose of this position is to assume overall responsibility for coordination of import/export operations with respect to all types of products in accordance with SOPs, Work Instructions, corporate policies and official regulatory requirements.
The holder of this position is expected to notify functional manager about issues (related to import / export coordination and customs clearance of shipments) and participate in development of problem-resolving action plans.
The holder of this position can be responsible for coordination of import / export activities in several countries.
As an Import- Export Specialist you will:
- Assure activities are appropriately fulfilled in a timely manner
- Coordinate import/export shipments (including but not limited to communication with clients, brokers and customs and completion of appropriate trackers) in a timely manner
- Prepare import and export license applications (including but not limited to preparation of calculations, review of documents and communication with the client and the Ministry of Health)
- Communicates with the Ministry of Health (obtaining Import and Export licenses and submission of clarification requests) and all other applicable regulatory authorities
- Communicate with customs brokers and customs (including but not limited to coordination of the flow of documents and preparation of explanation letters)
- Prepare reports
- Maintain trackers (including but not limited to KPI and dynamics tracker and IL quota)
- Review and verifies invoices received from vendors that provide services to Import / Export department • Coordinate certification activities
- Monitor regulatory requirements
To be successful in the role, you will have:
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 import/export regulatory requirements of the country the executed duties refer to (preferable)
- 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 written and spoken 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.
