[Hiring] Study Start Up Associate II (Investigator Pricing Analyst/ Budget Analyst) @ICON plc

Role Description

We are seeking a Study Start Up Associate II (Investigator Pricing Analyst/ Budget Analyst) with experience in clinical contracts and budgeting.

• May be required to negotiate clinical site budgets, and occasionally clinical site contracts.
• Develop and manage investigator budget pricing for clinical research studies, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with industry standards, SOPs, and timelines.
• Translate clinical trial protocols into appropriate CPT codes and fair market value cost estimates to support site budget development and proposal submissions.
• Partner with Business Development, Sponsors, Project Teams, and Site Network stakeholders to prepare, revise, and finalize budget estimates, fee schedules, and country-specific cost models.
• Provide subject matter expertise on investigator grants, fair market value methodologies, benchmark databases, and clinical trial budgeting best practices.
• Support contract and budget negotiations by collaborating with Site Network negotiators and addressing pricing, formatting, and cost-related inquiries.
• Build strong cross-functional and external relationships while driving process improvements, maintaining documentation and tracking tools, and ensuring exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinical research or pharma, that includes:
• Clinical site budget development and/or negotiation.
• Investigator grant pricing and financial assessments.
• Clinical trial site contract negotiation and management (i.e., clinical trial agreement, contract amendment, or Ancillary service/vendor contracts).
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and guidelines for clinical trials, including ICH-GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced English skills.

Requirements

• Relevant clinical contracts and budgeting professional experience.

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.