[Hiring] Site Contracts Negotiator @ICON plc

Role Description

As a Site Contracts Negotiator II (Study Start Up Associate) at ICON, you will independently manage the negotiation and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets across a range of studies. You will work closely with investigator sites and internal stakeholders to support efficient, compliant study start-up.

What You Will Do:

• Take ownership of your assigned contract and budget negotiations, managing your deliverables independently while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiate site contracts and budgets with investigator sites within defined parameters and playbooks.
• Review and adapt contract language to reflect sponsor requirements, local laws, and site feedback.
• Manage a portfolio of contracts, monitoring cycle times, and proactively addressing barriers to execution.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and project teams to resolve contractual matters and support alignment.
• Maintain accurate records of negotiations, approvals, and executed agreements in relevant systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of contract templates, processes, and guidance, and support junior colleagues where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and at least one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in site contracting, contract administration, or a similar role within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environment.
• Good understanding of clinical trial agreements and budget negotiation principles.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and timelines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach and ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating with investigator sites in India would be an advantage.

Requirements

• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

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.