Outsourcing Manager

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.

Critical R&D clinical trial 3^rd party supplier contract (SOW, Change Order) management (review, execution)

Management of Project Resource Evaluation Process 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:   

• Leverage the clinical partner management process to ensure adherence, management and oversight of the supplier selection and approval process.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with our supplier strategy and compliance with guidelines and procedures.
• Collaborate with study team and functions to conduct financial study reconciliation prior to closure.
• Monitor progress of requests and provide regular updates to business partners (stakeholders)
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to SOPs and quality standards, including inspection readiness
• Provides leadership on contracting trends to ensure optimal financial and performance agreements for R&D
• Lead the development and implementation of contracting plans, strategies and budgets to ensure harmonization among project teams for outsourced services.
• Coordinate study supplier review for clinical trial vendors
• Management and analytics tracking of supplier selection to inform organizational strategy
• Support the delivery of value contribution targets and sets cost avoidance/savings targets
• Support ongoing data cleansing activities
• Act as a role model for company values
• Represent at internal and external meetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

Education:  Bachelor’s degree.  MBA preferred. 

Experience:

4+ years experience in large-scale research and drug development in the pharmaceutical and/or CRO industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated success in multi-functional project or task force leadership roles. Proven management and strategic problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify critical issues, provide resolutions and implement corrective actions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams with diplomacy. Ability to adapt to other personality types in a respectful manner and willingness to accept views of others to ensure company goals are achieved.
• Excellent teamwork, leadership and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and thorough knowledge of global contracting practices with the ability to analyze complex data and adopt strategies to ensure success in achieving Takeda objectives with appropriate time, quality and cost results.
• Organizational awareness and the ability to adapt to the needs of the business in a global setting. Solid understanding of the clinical trial process, including GCP, legal and budgeting requirements.
• Superior written, oral, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to represent the company at external meetings with suppliers and external experts. Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate/present key information to senior and executive management.

   

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.