[Hiring] Clinical Outsourcing Manager - Associate @ICON plc

Role Description

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise. As a Associate Outsourcing Manager at ICON, you will help lead the contracting lifecycle for complex external engagements, from strategy and negotiation through execution and post-contract support.

The role partners with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver commercially sound agreements, manage contractual and financial risk, and support compliant, efficient outsourcing decisions.

• Lead contracting strategy and independently negotiate complex agreements, balancing business objectives, commercial value, risk, and compliance.
• Manage contracts from initial strategy and drafting through execution, amendment, issue resolution, and post-contract support.
• Partner effectively with Legal, Finance, Privacy, Compliance, and cross-functional business stakeholders to align requirements and drive timely decisions.
• Identify contractual, operational, and financial risks; adapt negotiation strategies and recommend practical, well-informed solutions.
• Analyze vendor budgets, cost structures, rate cards, payment terms, invoices, and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide historical guidance on budget and payment structures.
• Negotiate key provisions covering confidentiality, intellectual property and work product, indemnification, insurance, data privacy, and performance obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience; legal education or experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently identify risk, adjust strategy, and make sound decisions.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex negotiations and managing stakeholder and vendor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of contract standards, risk allocation, budget structures, cost analysis, invoicing, and reconciliation.
• Foundational pharmaceutical industry knowledge, including GCP, GDPR, data privacy, and industry-standard contractual provisions.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Solid supply chain and procurement experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

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.
• Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

Company Description

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.