Third Party Quality Lead
ICON plc
Summary
As a Third Party Quality Lead at ICON, you will oversee the planning, management, and distribution of clinical supplies to support the successful execution of clinical trials.
Job description
What You Will Do
Your focus will be on coordinating clinical supplies and logistics delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the end-to-end clinical supply chain, including forecasting, procurement, distribution, and inventory management for clinical trials.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop supply strategies that align with study timelines and regulatory requirements.
- Ensuring the timely delivery of clinical supplies to study sites, while monitoring and maintaining inventory levels to avoid shortages or delays.
- Overseeing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to ensure high-quality materials and services at competitive costs.
- Providing leadership and guidance on best practices in clinical supply management, compliance, and risk mitigation.
Your Profile
You will have solid clinical supplies and logistics experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team. Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, life sciences, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience in clinical supply management or logistics, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to clinical supplies, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex supply chains across multiple studies.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, life sciences, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience in clinical supply management or logistics, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to clinical supplies, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex supply chains across multiple studies.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance incentives
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement plans
- Pension plans
- Life assurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee assistance programs
- Wellbeing resources
- Learning and development
Company overview
ICON plc is a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence, founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990. As one of the world's largest contract research organizations (CROs), ICON provides comprehensive outsourced development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide. The company operates in 55 countries with approximately 41,900 employees, offering end-to-end solutions that span the entire product development lifecycle. ICON's service portfolio includes clinical research services, adaptive trials, biosimilars, commercialization and outcomes consulting, medical imaging, laboratory services, and strategic support for traditional and digital health technologies. The company specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system disorders, rare diseases, and women's health. With its 2021 acquisition of PRA Health Sciences, ICON significantly expanded its capabilities and market position, becoming a dominant force in the global CRO industry. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ICLR and reported $8.28 billion in revenue for 2024.