About this role
About the Role ICON is seeking a Contract Analyst I (FSP - Sponsor Dedicated) to manage invoicing and contract-related activities for an assigned portfolio. This role focuses on contract management, invoicing processing, and collaboration with revenue and Study Startup teams to ensure timely billing and contract compliance. What You'll Do
- Balance and maintain client relationships.
- Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Keep abreast of contract progression concerning invoicing units.
- Interact closely with the Revenue team to ensure timely billing and investigate discrepancies on assigned clients.
- 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. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in clinical research site contracting and budgeting within a pharmaceutical company, CRO or relevant industry vendor.
- Prior experience in contract analysis, finance, or a related field preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Advanced English level.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%).
- NOTE: This is a Home based role in Brazil only. Nice to Have
- Familiarity with SB&C (Site Budgeting & Contracting) processes or related contracting metrics. Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and a range of benefits. ICON offers a diverse culture focused on well-being and work-life balance.
- Benefits include: various annual leave entitlements; health insurance options; retirement planning offerings; LifeWorks Employee Assistance Programme; life assurance; flexible, country-specific optional benefits (e.g., childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others).
- ICON is committed to inclusion and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.