Manager, Clinical Vendor Mgmt 1
As a Manager, Clinical Vendor Management at ICON, you will be responsible for overseeing the contracting process, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of goods and services while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
What You Will Do:You will manage day-to-day supply chain and procurement activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- 5+ years of contract experience, preferably in the clinical research area
- Read, write, and speak fluent English
- Ability to draft and execute all contract request types
- Negotiate with third-party vendors on legal language in proposed contracts utilizing guidance documentation provided by Legal
- Ensure contract terms and budget meet Company's Standard Operating Procedures, department processes, and financial/legal requirements
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are a must
- Responsible for departments metrics production and assists with testing new Company systems
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrate leadership abilities
- Effective time management skills required
- Provide regular contract status updates and communications to stakeholders
- Keep Department Tracker up-to-date with current contract status and metrics data
- Contribute to development of improvements to department processes and templates
- Able to independently draft and execute complex agreements
- Triage incoming requests from Company's internal process systems or the outlook mailbox and disperse/allocate to other team members
- Manage inquiries coming to the Department outlook mailbox
- Train new or existing Contract Analysts on Company's systems and different contract types
- Lead and/or contribute to special projects
Your Profile:You will have solid supply chain and procurement experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred, with extensive experience in procurement or supply chain management.
- Proven experience in managing procurement operations, including vendor negotiation, contract management, and strategic sourcing.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage procurement teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in managing procurement budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to driving efficiency and compliance in procurement operations.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & BenefitsICON 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.
