Clinical Supply Chain Lead

Clinical Supply Chain Lead

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 Lead to join our diverse and dynamic team.

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing clinical trial material (CTM) activities for various global clinical supply programs. Monitors inventory and evaluates trends. Summarizes and presents information to teams and management and readily coaches others using expertise. Lends experience for the betterment of the department and manages complex supply chain issues.

What you will be doing

Attends clinical study team meetings and proactively develops packaging and labelling solutions and documentation to support the lifecycle of clinical studies for multiple complex programs with a low level of oversight.

Produces detailed plans including budgets, forecasts, and timelines, and is responsible for ensuring timelines are met. Executes on compound / drug related supply chain activities including packaging, labelling, and distribution documentation with first-pass quality.

Plans and monitors packaging and distribution activities and provides input and solutions for continual improvement and implements suggested improvements.

Establishes and closely monitors project budgetary spend and looks for areas of cost optimization.

Supports staff development through coaching on process knowledge. Serves as a consultative resource in review of staff documentation and provides instruction for improvement.

Responsible for implementing departmental solutions and may lead efforts to implement new processes.

Represents function on cross‑functional improvement teams and communicates progress

Your Profile

B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or other life sciences.

Minimum of 6 years relevant experience or 4 years with an advanced degree.

Experience in clinical supply, supply chain, or clinical / technical planning and operations.

Knowledge of global development considerations related to clinical trial materials.

Demonstrated skills in process and documentation review and improvement.

Excellent communication, collaboration, problem solving, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.

Demonstrates leadership skills including ownership, independent work, and a passion for identifying needs and leading solution resolution activities.

Experience in the application and interpretation of cGMPs, GCP and / or GLP requirements to pharmaceutical development processes.

Proficient in MS Excel / PowerPoint / Word / MS Project.

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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.

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.

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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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