Contract Analyst

About the Role ICON Contract Analyst supports site budgeting, contract negotiations, and the timely contract execution necessary to drive study timelines. The role involves negotiating master clinical trial agreements and related contracts, and collaborating with internal Study Startup teams, CROs, Clinical Operations, and TAU partners. It focuses on applying SB&C standards and delivering value-driven contracting across projects. What You'll Do

• 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
• 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. Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits; specifics vary by country.
• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of professionals for 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.