[Hiring] Contract Analyst I @ICON plc

Role Description

As a Contract Analyst I at ICON, you will prepare, verify, and carry out invoicing via electronic processing and reporting activities for an assigned portfolio of accounts.

You will contribute to contract management activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively. Key responsibilities include:

• Negotiate directly with assigned sites on all site-related contracting items including clinical trial agreements, budgets, payment terms, ancillary agreements, and amendments.
• Partner with internal Study Startup team, CROs, Clinical Operations teams, and TAU partners to improve overall SB&C metrics and deliver processes.
• Ensure standards are applied to the SB&C processes across projects.
• Leverage leading industry tools and data sources to provide budget and contract feedback aligned with parameters and fair market value guidance.
• Promptly recognize and improve potential delays and escalate to appropriate team members.
• Track all actions and negotiations to ensure timelines are achieved for studies and sites assigned.
• Support resolving escalated issues identified by the site activation sub-team in partnership with the internal Study Startup team.

Qualifications

• BS degree or international equivalent.
• 2 or more years of experience in clinical research site contracting and budgeting within a pharmaceutical company, CRO, or relevant industry vendor.
• Ability to explain data to facilitate decision-making processes to be data-driven.
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical study protocols and schedule of assessments.
• Strong organizational skills, decision-making, communication, and negotiation skills.

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.