Third Party Quality Lead
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.
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%)
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.
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