Third Party Quality Lead

Third Party Quality Lead
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.

The Third Party Quality Lead (TPQL) reports to the Head of Third Party Quality and partners with stakeholders to manage third-party quality risk, issue resolution, and GCP compliance. This role acts as the primary Quality contact for key vendors supporting Clinical Development & Operations, ensuring they maintain strong quality systems and meet all applicable regulatory GCP requirements related to patient safety, data integrity, and protocol adherence. The TPQL also supports vendor oversight, engagement frameworks, and quality processes across external partnerships.

What You Will Do:
Identify, evaluate and respond to GCP quality risks related to vendor and site engagement

Lead quality discussions with key vendors and sites and present quality point of view at relevant oversight meetings

Provide quality oversight reports to appropriate Pfizer management / functions

Communicate key quality information (e.g., inspection / audit learnings) across vendors and site entities and serve as quality expert for third parties

Validate, monitor and close out GCP-quality-related action plans

Evaluates quality performance at an enterprise level to inform continuous improvement of quality risk management

Informs site organization relationship owner of quality improvement considerations

Support QMS09 BPO in the development and implementation of process updates

Support Vendor Leads / Business Owners to ensure compliance with functional level vendor oversight requirements

Your Profile:
BS--7+ years or equivalent

MS/MBA – 6+ years or equivalent

Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical experience with solid experience in clinical trial development

Robust knowledge in quality areas (i.e. audit, inspection, compliance, and inspection readiness fields)

Quality related experience including working knowledge in:

Quality and compliance management, QC

Root Cause Analysis

Risk identification, controls, mitigations, and actions

Metrics development and utilization

Audit and Inspection conduct and CAPA response process

Ability to develop strategies using coordinated and transparent metrics to track and manage compliance

Ability to participate in cross-line global initiatives or root cause analysis for quality related process improvement

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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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