.Global Logistics Associate - Mexico City - Office BasedICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization.
We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.Overview:GLAs will be assigned to act as Global Logistics Lead responsible for overall logistics on a global level including budgeting, vendors' set up, and process planning.The person will act as functional lead responsible for all logistics (both internal and 3rd party vendors) in a client-facing role.Responsibilities:Coordinates all logistic-related activities needed for the trial to ensure contractual timelines are met.Provides the Sponsor/Client and the study team with general logistics considerations and requirements at a project level and answers Sponsor/Client/study team's questions.Provides a logistics plan to the Sponsor/Client along with all requirements and documentation requests to actualize the proposed plan.Attends and conducts study team meetings as appropriate to ensure all relevant stakeholders are properly informed about logistics activities and kept current on timelines, contract, and budget status.Tracks and reports logistics activities in PRA systems, as required.Serves as the primary liaison and primary point of escalation for project logistics issues for assigned countries/projects.Liaises with the study team, and applicable third parties (i.E.
supplies vendors, drug depots, courier companies, etc.)
to ensure that the logistics of IP and other clinical trial supplies meets the needs of the trial.Coordinates development of the logistics budget and managing contracts with local logistics vendors, as required.Coordinates the local depot set-up and close, as well as other depot-related activities.Coordinates the local purchase of study-related materials including drugs, supplemental materials, equipment, etc.Takes on responsibility as Subject Matter Expert as designated by Global Logistics Management.May work with Global Logistics team members to provide logistics consulting services.Any other duties deemed necessary to secure the success of PRA's business.Qualifications:Experience in Pharma supply chain – at least 2 years.Knowledge of current ICH and local Regulatory Agency and Ethics Committee regulations.Experience in import/export activities (preferably in clinical trial industry).Experience in Logistics is preferred.Degree in Logistics / Economics / ADM / Eng, etc.Good verbal and written communication skills.Advanced level of spoken and written English.Proven ability to operate successfully in a global environment.Experienced in managing contracts with logistics vendors.Experienced in acting as a functional lead in projects (preferable).Ability and readiness to work in a challenging environment.Excel knowledge, experienced in different corporate systems