Third Party Quality Lead

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• You will have solid clinical supplies and logistics experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
• 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

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.