Third Party Quality Lead

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

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.

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 .

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