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 an Import Export Specialist at ICON, you will ensure compliance and efficiency in international trade operations. You will manage the logistics of import and export activities, facilitating the movement of goods while adhering to regulatory requirements.
What You Will Do:
You will take responsibility for supply chain and procurement deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the import and export processes, including documentation, customs clearance, and compliance with international trade regulations.
- Coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of shipments.
- Conducting audits and reviews of import/export documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
- Resolving any logistics issues or discrepancies related to shipments, customs, and trade compliance.
- Staying informed about changes in trade regulations and providing guidance on best practices for international shipping.
Your Profile:
You will bring relevant supply chain and procurement experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, international business, logistics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in import/export coordination or logistics, with a strong understanding of customs regulations and compliance.
- Proficient in import/export documentation and processes, with attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
- Advanced English level
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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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, international business, logistics, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in import/export coordination or logistics
- Strong understanding of customs regulations and compliance
- Proficiency in import/export documentation and processes
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proactive approach to resolving issues
- Advanced English proficiency
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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.
