Senior Manager, Vendor Management

As a Senior Vendor Management you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

• Establish and manage overall relationship with select vendors
• Establish governance with select vendors
• Monitor service level metrics and key performance indicators
• Recommend strategies and process improvements
• Support cross-functional relationships with internal clients including: GCO, Legal, Finance, and QA.
• Execute new vendor selection initiatives (aka RFI/RFPs) in accordance with departmental processes
• Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) driving toward preferred rates and favorable discounting

TECHNICAL AND COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Experience with conflict resolution
• Proven relationship building ability

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 3-5+ years of experience in vendor/alliance management, project management / relationship management, new vendor selection process (RFP), or leading cross-functional work-streams within the pharmaceutical industry on either sponsor or vendor side

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.