At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry! Are you one of them? At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator I to join the team in our Leopardstown, Dublin 18 location. The Role: The Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for the set up and implementation of protocol specific logistics. They will monitor all inbound deliveries to ICON, as well as outbound shipments from ICON. The coordinator will be responsible to follow up on delays and other issues with relevant couriers to ensure client requirements are met. They will also be responsible for Proforma/Commercial Invoice creation, as well as liaising with clients in reference to the invoices. To assist in the preparation of relevant documented instructions to ensure investigators fully comprehend the laboratory requirements of the protocol. Contact couriers for required collection information based on protocol site lists as provided by Project Management. Select couriers and provide collection information to Project Management in timely manner. Document and research any issues with inbound deliveries or courier invoices/documentation. Direct issues to relevant couriers or other contacts as required for clarification of the issue. Create Proforma/Commercial invoices based on the commodities of a particular shipment, as well as any country or client specifications. Liaise with client’s CRO or Importer regarding shipment notification or assisting their invoice requirements for an Import Permit. To prepare and ship supplies to sites or other destinations as required (Dublin only). Collects and maintains inbound and outbound courier performance metrics. Obtains pricing quotes from carriers on shipments and seeks cost effective methods. Attends inter-departmental and CLW meetings to guide PM on import and export regulations related to Kits and Specimen shipments. To carry out specific tasks relevant to the Logistics assigned by the Logistics Management. To order supplies as required in the section or specific study (Dublin only) To contact Couriers, Consignors, or CROs as required. What you will need: Leaving certificate or a certificate or diploma in the Life Sciences or administrative computer-related field. 2/3 years logistics experience, not in a warehouse but on the desk job side Good working knowledge of computers, accuracy and attentiveness to detail is necessary. Experience in Logistics or Logistics qualification preferred.
At ICON we believe that our people are the most important asset. It is they who have helped to make ICON the success it is. Their commitment to clients, quality and delivery has earned ICON its enviable reputation. About DOCS: DOCS- ICON Resourcing Solutions is a division of ICON plc that provides global staffing solutions to Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device companies and CROs in over 39 countries. We can recruit in virtually any location having access to offices in over 25 countries. This truly makes DOCS a company with global reach and personal focus. ICON has been in APAC since 1996 and the DOCS division of ICON is now expanding in the APAC region. Our Services: We are a specialist recruitment division focusing in Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Health Economics, Data Management& Statistics, Quality Assurance etc. Our full-spectrum resourcing solutions extend from contingent staffing, to functional resourcing, large-scale FSP and executive search. In addition, DOCS has developed a tailored training division‘CRAcademy’ to provide Traineeships and Training. We can recruit in virtually any location having access to offices in over 25 countries. This truly makes DOCS a company with global reach and personal focus. Our History: DOCS was formed in The Netherlands in 1997 and grew to become the premier resourcing provider to the European pharmaceutical industry. The company was acquired by ICON plc in 2007 and was merged with ICON’s existing resourcing division, ICON Contracting Solutions. The merged company is now known as DOCS, and offers clients over 15 years of experience in the provision of global resourcing solutions. For more information, please visit www.docsglobal.com& www.iconplc.com.