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.
As a FTZ Trade Analyst at ICON, you will manage and coordinate clinical supplies activities to support the successful execution of clinical trials.
What You Will Do:
Support day-to-day FTZ operations within Global Clinical Supply, including transaction processing, inventory tracking, and movement of goods into and out of FTZ environments.
Maintain accurate FTZ inventory records and support reconciliation activities to ensure inventory integrity.
Execute or assist with admissions, withdrawals, zone transfers, receipts, shipments, and other FTZ-related operational processes.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Global Clinical Supply, Logistics, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Trade Compliance to support compliant and efficient FTZ tracking and execution.
Participate in strategic FTZ discussions and provide practical operational input to support business decisions.
Help prepare and maintain FTZ-related documentation, records, and reporting.
Support audits, internal reviews, and other compliance checks related to FTZ inventory and operations.
Identify and support process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in FTZ activities.
Maintain and update FTZ business procedures, and training materials as needed.
Work with third-party providers, brokers, and warehouse partners to support correct FTZ execution.
Escalate operational issues, inventory discrepancies, and compliance concerns in a timely manner.
Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Your Profile:
Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered.
3+ years of experience in a related field; candidates without a degree should have 6+ years of relevant experience including a minimum of 1 year of hands-on FTZ experience.
Experience in pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, life sciences, or a related regulated environment is preferred.
Working knowledge of FTZ inventory tracking, movements, admissions, withdrawals, and compliance documentation.
Experience with Inventory Control & Record Keeping System (ICRS)/FTZ Software is preferred.
Experience with ERP or trade management systems such as SAP GTS, Integration Point, or similar platforms preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Unique Responsibilities:
Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional, global environment.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 or more years of experience in a related field
- Candidates without a degree must have 6 or more years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year of hands-on FTZ experience
- Experience in pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, life sciences, or a related regulated environment
- Working knowledge of FTZ inventory tracking, movements, admissions, withdrawals, and compliance documentation
- Experience with ICRS or FTZ software
- Experience with ERP or trade management systems such as SAP GTS, Integration Point, or similar platforms
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional, global environment
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
ICON plc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.
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What We Do
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.







