Outsourcing Manager - Associate in London

Associate Outsourcing ManagerAt ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.As a Associate Outsourcing Manager at ICON, will help lead the contracting lifecycle for complex external engagements, from strategy and negotiation through execution and post-contract support.What You Will Do:The role partners with internal stakeholders and vendors to deliver commercially sound agreements, manage contractual and financial risk, and support compliant, efficient outsourcing decisions.Key responsibilities include:Lead contracting strategy and independently negotiate complex agreements, balancing business objectives, commercial value, risk, and compliance.Manage contracts from initial strategy and drafting through execution, amendment, issue resolution, and post-contract support.Partner effectively with Legal, Finance, Privacy, Compliance, and cross-functional business stakeholders to align requirements and drive timely decisions.Identify contractual, operational, and financial risks; adapt negotiation strategies and recommend practical, well-informed solutions.Analyze vendor budgets, cost structures, rate cards,