Manager, Clinical Vendor Mgmt 1

ICON plc • Blue Bell, SD

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About The Position

Manager, Clinical Vendor Mgmt 1 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. 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of contract experience, preferably in the clinical research area.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities.
• Effective time management skills required.
• Solid supply chain and procurement experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supply chain and procurement activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
• 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.
• Responsible for departments metrics production and assists with testing new Company systems.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager