Senior Clinical Supplies Project Manager

ICON Strategic Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence firm is seeking a Clinical Supplies Project Manager to lead clinical supplies projects for clinical trials. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 5+ years in clinical supplies or development. Responsibilities include supply planning, managing projects, and financial planning for clinical supplies. ICON offers a competitive salary and diverse benefits for work-life balance. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to innovative healthcare solutions.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in clinical supplies planning or supply chain management.
• 5 years of experience in clinical supplies, clinical research or pharmaceutical development.
• Proactive approach to work, identifying potential issues early.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical supply planning and forecasting for study protocols.
• Serve as member of clinical study and/or clinical drug supply team.
• Support financial planning for global clinical supplies.

Skills

Clinical Trial Supply process

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor degree in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Clinical Supplies Project Manager

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Clinical Supplies Project Manager to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Clinical Supplies Project Manager at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing clinical supplies projects to ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials for clinical trials. You will contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies by optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

What you will be doing:

• Manage clinical supply planning and forecasting for study protocols
• Serve as member of clinical study team and/or clinical drug supply team, as assigned
• Interpret relevant protocol information to develop packaging/labeling design and/or global distribution strategy
• Support design and set‑up of IRT system
• Support financial planning for global clinical supplies, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities for clinical trials and pharmaceutical development pipeline
• Coordinate the origination, proofing and translation of clinical study labels, as required
• Monitor global clinical supply inventory at the clinical site level for both IRT and traditional studies via tracking of specific milestone dates and adjusting drug distribution plan accordingly
• Coordinate drug supply delivery timelines with Clinical, packaging source area(s), and indirectly with GMP laboratories, QA and Regulatory Affairs, as required
• Maintain close communications with all internal‑chain groups to ensure the adequate supply of clinical supplies throughout the duration of a clinical trial
• Serve as ‘consultant’ for managers throughout the organization on issues related to clinical supplies and project management

You are:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent, preferably in a scientific or pharmaceutical discipline
• At least three 2‑3 years of experience in clinical supplies planning/supply chain management, with (5) years of experience in clinical supplies, clinical research or pharmaceutical development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the Clinical Trial Supply process
• Working knowledge of project team structure and processes
• Proactive approach to work, identifying potential issues well in advance and bringing them to the attention of appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Knowledge of project management and Clinical customer relationship building
• Knowledge of the ‘Customers’ team structures and processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence others
• Ability to multi‑tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of general computer skills (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project)

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well‑being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• 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.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

Inclusion & Belonging

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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