Outsourcing Manager

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 Outsourcing Manager at ICON, you lead the contracting lifecycle for complex external vendor engagements, partnering with internal stakeholders and service providers to negotiate commercially sound agreements, managing contractual and financial risk, and support compliant outsourcing decisions while maintaining high standards of quality.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead contracting strategy and independently negotiate complex agreements while balancing business objectives, commercial value, risk, and compliance requirements.

• Manage contracts throughout the full lifecycle, including strategy development, drafting, negotiation, execution, issue resolution, and post-contract support.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align requirements and drive timely business decisions.

• Identify contractual, operational, and financial risks and develop practical solutions that support business objectives.

• Analyze and provide guidance on vendor budgets, cost structures, rate cards, payment terms, invoices, and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and cost-saving opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to support successful outsourcing outcomes.

Your Profile:

You would be a commercially minded professional with experience managing contracts, vendor relationships, and complex negotiations. You are comfortable operating independently, assessing risk, and partnering with diverse stakeholders to drive business outcomes.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience; legal education or contract management experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex contract negotiations and managing vendor and stakeholder relationships.

• Strong knowledge of contract standards, risk allocation, budget structures, cost analysis, invoicing, and reconciliation processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to independently identify risks, adjust negotiation strategies, and make sound business decisions.

• Foundational knowledge of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research, or healthcare industry, including GCP, GDPR, data privacy, and industry-standard contractual provisions.

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

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

Benefits may include:

• 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.

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

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.

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