Supervisor, Contracts

ICON plc

. Manage end-to-end scoping, budgeting, and vendor selection for clinical and non-clinical studies across the GDO portfolio .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • Spain, Romania, Poland, Hungary, BulgariaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical and non-clinical study budgets, vendor negotiations, and project scoping within the pharmaceutical industry. Proficient in financial analysis, clinical trial outsourcing models, and governance requirements to ensure compliance and successful project execution.

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Clinical Trial BudgetingVendor ManagementFinancial AnalysisRFP ProcessDrug Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Budget NegotiationCost ModelingScenario AnalysisVendor ScopingFinancial Acumen

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Clinical OperationsPharmaceuticalCRO EnvironmentGovernance RequirementsOutsourcing Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end scoping, budgeting, and vendor selection for clinical and non-clinical studies across the GDO portfolio
Ensure study budgets are accurate, competitive, and delivered on time for study start-up and governance approvals
Manage project scoping for Development and local/regional studies throughout the project lifecycle
Align and analyze GDO vendor budgets
Identify vendor needs with internal customers
Prepare scenarios for governance interactions and support timely approvals
Prepare request for proposal documents with internal customers when applicable
Negotiate budgets with service providers, including clinical trial budgets exceeding €100 million
Interface with Contract Services to translate approved scope and budget into executed contracts
Balance time, cost, and quality in study scope negotiations while considering business objectives, outsourcing strategy, and project needs
Coordinate and manage evaluations of preferred service providers and other vendors
Maintain a list and catalogue of preferred/qualified service providers
Collaborate directly with study teams, counterparts, and service providers
Conduct activities in compliance with the client's Code of Conduct, Quality Documents, guidelines, policies, laws, and regulations
Support development and adaptation of VSM business procedures and Quality Documents
Support execution of the Development outsourcing strategy
Coordinate laterally with study teams, VOD&EI, COL, and Finance; work under the guidance of the Head of VSM and Assistant Director Vendor Scoping Leads on complex cases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, finance, or a related field required
Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will be considered
5+ years of experience in drug development with direct exposure to clinical scoping, outsourcing, or vendor management
Minimum 4 years of experience in clinical operations, vendor management, procurement, or financial analysis in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment
Demonstrated experience supporting vendor scope negotiations and budget discussions with clinical service providers
Familiarity with clinical trial outsourcing models and governance requirements
Solid understanding of clinical trial budgeting and RFP processes
Sound background of financial/controlling issues
Good understanding of clinical trial vendor scoping processes, outsourcing models, and budget governance
Advanced cost modeling and scenario analysis
Vendor landscape intelligence and benchmarking
Ability to translate operational requirements into vendor scope
Advanced financial acumen and ROI optimization
Ability to evaluate vendor proposals and support cost scenario modelling
Ability to prepare clear scoping documentation and governance materials
Fluency in English (written and oral) is mandatory; additional languages are an asset
Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Benefits

Comp & perks

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