Contract Analyst I

Summary

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization focused on bringing new medicines and treatments to patients faster. The Contract Analyst I will manage clinical trial site contracting and budgeting activities, negotiate agreements, support internal and external study teams, and track actions to meet study timelines.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Benefits

• 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