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Contract Analyst I

ICON plc · Pharma & life sciences

Summary

The Contract Analyst I role involves preparing, verifying, and processing invoicing and reporting activities for assigned accounts. Responsibilities include negotiating site-related contracting items, partnering with internal teams to improve metrics, and providing budget and contract feedback.

Key facts

Status
Available
Location
Uk
Work arrangement
On-site
Level
Entry
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's
Benefits
Competitive base salary · performance related incentives · medical · dental · vision coverage · Retirement and pension plans · Life assurance · disability coverage · Employee assistance programmes · wellbeing resources · Learning and development opportunities

Required skills

contract managementclinical trial agreementsbudgetspayment termsancillary agreementsamendmentsclinical study protocolsschedule of assessments

Full description

Site Budgeting and Contract Specialist At 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 Contract Analyst I at ICON, you will prepare, verifying, and carrying out invoicing via electronic processing and reporting activities for an assigned portfolio of accounts.

What You Will Do

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.

Your Profile

You will bring relevant contract management experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience

  • 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.

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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