Clinical Budget Analyst - Senior

Job title: Clinical Budget Analyst - Senior

About the Role ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. As a Clinical Budget Analyst - Senior at ICON, you will be essential in developing and analyzing pricing strategies for clinical trial investigators. This role focuses on pricing tasks, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement to support strategic financial planning.

What You'll Do

• Lead on pricing and investigator payments tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Analyze and develop pricing strategies for clinical trial investigators, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and project requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical operations, finance teams, and investigators to gather data, assess cost structures, and develop accurate pricing models.
• Conduct financial analysis and benchmarking to evaluate pricing competitiveness and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare detailed pricing reports and documentation, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to pricing and financial management in clinical trials.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; relevant certifications or experience in pricing analysis or clinical trial management are advantageous.
• Extensive experience in financial analysis, pricing strategy development, or cost management, preferably within the clinical research or healthcare sector.
• Proven ability to analyze complex cost data, develop pricing models, and provide actionable insights for financial decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%).

Nice to Have

• Experience within the healthcare or clinical research sector is advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.