Manager, Clinical Vendor Mgmt 1
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.
As a Manager, Clinical Vendor Management at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing the contracting process, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of goods and services while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
What You Will Do:
You will manage day-to-day supply chain and procurement activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
5+ years of contract experience, preferably in the clinical research area
Read, write, and speak fluent English
Ability to draft and execute all contract request types
Negotiate with third-party vendors on legal language in proposed contracts utilizing guidance documentation provided by Legal
Ensure contract terms and budget meet Company’s Standard Operating Procedures, department processes, and financial/legal requirements
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are a must
Responsible for departments metrics production and assists with testing new Company systems
Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrate leadership abilities
Effective time management skills required
Provide regular contract status updates and communications to stakeholders
Keep Department Tracker up-to-date with current contract status and metrics data
Contribute to development of improvements to department processes and templates
Able to independently draft and execute complex agreements
Triage incoming requests from Company’s internal process systems or the outlook mailbox and disperse/allocate to other team members
Manage inquiries coming to the Department outlook mailbox
Train new or existing Contract Analysts on Company’s systems and different contract types
Lead and/or contribute to special projects
Your Profile:
You will have solid supply chain and procurement experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred, with extensive experience in procurement or supply chain management.
Proven experience in managing procurement operations, including vendor negotiation, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage procurement teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in managing procurement budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to driving efficiency and compliance in procurement operations.
Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
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 maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 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.
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