Senior Clinical Supplies Specialist - Trade 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.

Hybrid Role: Onsite time is required. 3 days weekly onsite in West Point, PA. 2 days remote based. 

Overview:

You will be responsible for reviewing future US import shipments, determining appropriate import requirements based on commodity and shipment details, then communicating that to stakeholders and/or shippers. Responsible for contributing to team performance, transactional support and/or individual process analysis in support of departmental goals. Interface with management, internal/ external customers, and suppliers. Mentor the technical development of others. Adhere to company policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with governmental regulations. Provide customer service in support of product quality and supply chain principles.

What you will be doing:

• Provide technical expertise to shippers, receivers, and project teams regarding the US Customs and Other Government Agency (FDA, USDA, F&W, DEA) import clearance requirements for all commodities (equipment, supplies, capital equipment, finished goods, API bulk drug substance, MRL samples, clinical research materials, marketing and training materials) to support ongoing and evolving Company business processes.
• Routine communication among sites, vendors, stakeholders, receivers, brokers/freight forwarders, to ensure timely delivery of supply chain items (i.e., raw materials, production components, intermediate and finished product), research and marketing shipments, and miscellaneous commodities. Actively facilitates resolution of unforeseen operational impediments to minimize supply chain interruptions.
• Support import trade compliance transactional and audit activities. 
• Trade compliance and logistical planning for new global trade activity resulting from cross functional project teams, including source change, new product, manufacturing site selection, basic research, clinical trial, product value extension, divestiture, and capital projects.
• Log activity on a transactional basis for the purposes of trend analyses, performance metric reports, and productivity evaluations.
• Oversee initial execution of shipment protocols to meet trade compliance and commercial obligations for new international shipment flows.
• Support creation of new shipment lanes with Global Logistics' strategic providers and internal/external parties.
• Maintain a central library of shipment protocols for operational use and review as applicable.
• Support the investigation of corrective action/preventative action as applicable

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• In lieu of degree, 7 plus years Trade compliance/Import/Exports experience required.

Required Experience/Skills:

• MS Excel proficiency, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting
• ability to navigate within the function, business acumen, self-motivated, proactive behaviors and reliable
• Import/Export Trade compliance experience.
• Experience wokring with customs agents. FDA

Additional Requirements

• Experience in creating invoices and shipment exports, as well as experience working with a multi-location team i.e. has the ability to actively and proactively engage with the team and collaborate.
• Trade certification or customs license nice to have. 

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.