Sr. Distribution Planner

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: This roles requires 2 days weekly on-site in our Rahway, NJ office location. 3 days remote based. 

Distribution, supply chain, logistics experience will be necessary.

SAP experience is also highly desired. 

What Do I need to Have:

You need to be able to support and plan distribution for Clinical Trial Material utilizing approved depot networks. You need to act as the Distribution Planner and perform initial distribution strategies for protocols and communicate with all parties involved with the distribution strategy for clinical trials.

Day to Day:

• Ownership of SAP-related processes that Distribution Planning is accountable
• Project Leader for both internal and cross-functional projects
• Subject Matter Expert in cGMP
• Ability to function in a team environment and pursue information when it is not readily available.
• Plan and perform initial distribution siting strategies for more complex protocols and work on special projects
• Communicate with all constituents and be the advocate for the clinical trial distribution strategy
• Perform monthly reconciliation of distribution siting strategies and update distribution plans
• Partner with Clinical Supply Planning, Clinical Operations and Logistics to oversee and build distribution planning documents for clinical study protocols
• Represent Distribution Planning at internal communication meetings
• Serve as the functional area expert (SME) on country shipping and trade compliance, distribution routes, country and global distribution challenges
• Work with GCS, Logistics, Trade Operations, and Country Operations to manage and expedite shipments, customs clearance, and help develop process improvement programs for global distribution warehouse
• Adherence to regulatory, global and site policies and procedures governing operations activities are critical

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Required Experience/Skills:

• 3+ years (with degree) 
• 6+ years (without degree)
• Communication, Project Mgmt, cross-functional collaboration, problem solving, analytical thinking, detail oriented, prioritization skills, effective writing, organization
• Ability to execute on task and drive to completion even amongst ambiguity, heightened level of autonomy, ability to make connections at a higher level on function, cross-functional collaboration, strong business acumen, self motivated with ability to mentor others, reliable and strong work ethic.

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.