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The role ensures study budgets are accurate, competitive, and delivered on time to enable study start-up and governance approvals, negotiating clinical trial budgets.\nResponsible for managing project scoping of both Development and local/regional studies in cooperation with project teams during the lifecycle of a project\n Responsible for scope alignment and analysis of GDO vendor budgets\nSupports the identification of vendor needs together with internal customers\nSupports study team in preparing scenarios for governance interactions\nSupports study team in obtaining timely approval according to the relevant governance framework\nAs applicable, supports preparation of sufficiently detailed request for proposal documents in cooperation with the internal customers\nResponsible for budget negotiations with service providers\nInterface with the Contract Services team, facilitating the translation of governance approved scope and budget into executed contracts\nResponsible for an optimal balance between time, cost and quality considerations in study scope negotiations taking into account the global business objectives as well as the GDO outsourcing strategy and the individual project needs\nConsulted regarding coordination and management of structured evaluations of existing preferred service providers and other vendors\nSupports the maintenance of a list of preferred/qualified service providers (incl. a catalogue of available services)\nAs a key member of the study team, represents through direct collaborations with counterparts and service providers\nResponsible for conducting all activities in compliance with clients Code of Conduct, existing Quality Documents, and all applicable Guidelines and Policies as well as applicable laws and regulations\nSupports the development and adaptation of VSM business procedures (incl. 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Works under the guidance of the Head of VSM and AssDir Vendor Scoping Leads on complex or high-value scoping cases.\nEducation\nBachelor's degree in life sciences, business administration, finance, or a related field required\nEquivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will be considered\nWork Experience\n5+ years of experience in drug development with direct exposure to clinical scoping, outsourcing, or vendor management\nMinimum 4 years of experience in clinical operations, vendor management, procurement, or financial analysis in a pharmaceutical or CRO environment\nDemonstrated experience supporting vendor scope negotiations and budget discussions with clinical service providers\nFamiliarity with clinical trial outsourcing models and governance requirements\nSolid understanding of clinical trial budgeting and RFP processes\nSound background of financial/controlling issues\nJob specific Competencies & Skills\nEmbodied character attributes: accountability, results focus, growth mindset, agility, collaboration, system awareness\nDemonstrated learned skills: business acumen, decision making, critical thinking, communication, prioritization, risk-based thinking\nGood understanding of clinical trial vendor scoping processes, outsourcing models, and budget governance\nAdvanced cost modeling and scenario analysis\nVendor landscape intelligence and benchmarking\nAbility to translate operational requirements into vendor scope\nAdvanced financial acumen and ROI optimization\nAnalytical and detail-oriented: able to evaluate vendor proposals and support cost scenario modelling\nCollaborative team player: works effectively with study teams, COL, and Finance to align on vendor scope and budget\nGood communicator: able to prepare clear scoping documentation and governance materials\nFluency in English (written and oral) is mandatory; additional languages are an asset\nEmployment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.\nRewards & Benefits\nICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.\nBenefits may include:\nCompetitive base salary and performance related incentives\nHealth and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable\nRetirement and pension plans\nLife assurance and disability coverage\nEmployee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources\nLearning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways\nBenefits may vary depending on role and location.\nVisit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.\nInclusion and Accessibility\nICON is an equal opportunity employer. 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