Director, Global Supply Chain

About the role

Director, Global Supply Chain Spain

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Director, Global Supply Chain Spain

At ICON, we're investing in the future of clinical trial supply and logistics. As part of this growth, we are establishing a new kit production facility in Spain, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced supply chain leader to play a pivotal role in building and shaping this operation from the ground up.

As Director, Global Supply Chain, you will provide strategic leadership across global logistics and kit production operations, helping to define how we scale, optimize and deliver supply chain solutions that support clinical research around the world. This is a unique opportunity to combine operational leadership, commercial impact and team development while influencing the future direction of a rapidly expanding area of the business.

What You'll Do

• Lead the strategic direction of global logistics and kit production operations.

• Build, develop and mentor high-performing teams across multiple global locations.

• Drive operational excellence, process improvement and scalable supply chain solutions.

• Develop strong partnerships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Oversee vendor governance, contract management and supplier performance.

• Manage departmental budgets, revenue objectives and margin performance.

• Ensure quality, compliance and audit readiness across global operations.

• What You'll Bring

• Significant leadership experience within global supply chain, logistics, clinical supplies or clinical trial operations.

• Proven success leading international teams and complex operational environments.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including vendor and budget management.

• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO or clinical research industry.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

• A strategic mindset with the ability to lead change and deliver business results.

• Why ICON?

• This is more than a leadership role. It's a chance to help establish a new operational capability within ICON, influence global supply chain strategy, and leave a lasting impact on how clinical trial supplies are delivered to research sites and patients worldwide.

• If you're ready to build something new, lead globally and shape the future of clinical trial supply chain operations, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

• 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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Location

Barcelona

Reference: JR161917

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ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

Categories

Clinical Supplies

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