About this role
Site Contracts Negotiator
Location: Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, Bengaluru
Reference: JR162820
About the role
Site Contracts Negotiator - Must have experience negotiating for ANZ Region (Australia and New Zealand) - India, Office or Home
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a Site Contracts Negotiator at ICON, you will independently manage the negotiation and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets for a range of studies. You will work closely with sites and internal stakeholders to support efficient and compliant study start-up.
What You Will Do: You will contribute to contract management activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.
Key responsibilities include:
- Negotiating site contracts and budgets with investigator sites, within defined parameters and playbooks.
- Reviewing and adapting contract language to reflect sponsor requirements, local laws, and site feedback.
- Managing a portfolio of contracts, monitoring cycle times, and proactively addressing barriers to execution.
- Collaborating with legal, finance, and project teams to resolve contractual questions and ensure alignment.
- Maintaining accurate records of negotiations, approvals, and executed agreements in relevant systems.
- Supporting continuous improvement in contract templates, processes, and guidance, and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate.
Your Profile: You will bring relevant contract management experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of experience in site contracting, negotiating and managing clinical trial agreements within CRO, pharma, or healthcare.
- Experience negotiating for Australia and New Zealand
- Shift Working - 6 AM to 2 PM IST
- Good understanding of clinical trial agreements and budget negotiation principles.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple contracts and timelines, with attention to detail and quality.
- Proactive, solution-focused mindset with a collaborative approach to stakeholders.
ICON benefits ICON offers a competitive salary and benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including various leaves, health insurance, retirement planning, employee assistance, life assurance, and flexible country-specific optional benefits. ICON is committed to inclusion and providing an accessible environment for all candidates.