Manager, Procurement

As an Outsourcing Manager (Procurement) you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence. This opportunity is working with a single-sponsor who are a Pharmaceutical company specialising in Rare Diseases. The position will be remote working. 

The Outsourcing Manager will support the contracting needs of the global GMDA team. The Outsourcing Manager (OSM) will be responsible for the generation and negotiation of contracts, including FMV (for HCPs) as required. The OSM will ensure that the contract terms and budget meet the needs of both the sponsor business owner and sponsor legal requirements. The OSM will also be responsible for generating change orders to the contracts of work, as required. The OSM will work closely with the Outsourcing Coordinator to ensure the contract is executed and the PO is released in a timely manner. 

• • Responsible for requesting confidentiality agreement, if required
  • Responsible for the contract negotiation and execution of contracts supporting needs of the area to which the OSM is assigned (e.g., clinical vs. HCP vs. non-clinical)
  • Act as the primary contact with vendors/ for negotiation of the scope of work, study assumptions and budgets
  • Work closely with legal, business owners and other relevant functional groups for review and escalation of contract and budget issues
  • Support cross-functional relationships with the GMDA stakeholders, legal and finance
  • If applicable, participate in study team meetings (clinical only)
  • Maintain contracts database
  • Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum of 3-5 minimum years of experience in outsourcing
• Proficiency in Word, Excel

Why 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.

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.

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.

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.