ICON plc
Associate Outsourcing Manager
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ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
About the Role
As an Associate Outsourcing Manager at ICON, you will support and work closely with a Senior Outsourcing Manager to meet the contracting needs of clinical development programs. This individual will be responsible for the generation, negotiation and execution of select clinical trial contracts. The individual will ensure that the contract terms and budget meet the needs of the clinical trial.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities include:
- Responsible for confirming confidentiality agreements are executed as required.
- Responsible for the contract negotiation and execution for select ancillary vendors supporting a clinical trial.
- Act as the contact with the ancillary vendors for negotiation of the scope of work, study assumptions and budgets.
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in the review and management of contractual, financial, budget and invoicing-related items.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks, adapt strategies, and make well-informed independent decisions.
- Above average understanding of vendor budgets, payment structures, cost analyses, budget reconciliation, and invoicing processes.
- Experienced in managing vendor and cross-functional, internal stakeholder relationships, including effective collaboration.
- Ability to follow, improve, and maintain operational and contractual processes.
- Solid foundational knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including GCP, GDPR, data privacy, and industry-standard contractual provisions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to manage engagements end-to-end, from strategy and contract execution through issue resolution and post-contractual oversight.
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Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Life sciences or business experience is preferred
- Minimum of 3 years experience in clinical development including clinical trial budget development experience
- Negotiation, organizational and communication skills are required.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
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Employment
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply.
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