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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. We are currently seeking a Contract Analyst I to join our diverse and dynamic team.
Job Responsibility:
Overseeing a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations and prepare, negotiate and finalize agreements and budgets related to clinical trials
Provide support to the clinical team in the pricing, planning, execution and control of site/investigator budgets and contracts
Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements and ancillary agreements for company sponsored and/or investigator‐initiated studies via oversite of a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations
Provide support for negotiations in confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms and other ancillary contract documents as required
Participate in discussions related to the development of site/investigator budgets aligned with fair market value
Manage the contract amendment lifecycle
Work with the global CCS team as necessary to review and analyze contractual terms to reach resolution
Assess risks of budget and legal provisions in conjunction with members of the CCS team and support functions
Escalate issues as appropriate
Work proactively to provide recommendations to improve processes and establish refinements that reduce cycle time, create savings and improve efficiency in the initiation of clinical trial sites
Assume responsibility for all aspects of legal document and metrics tracking
Provide support to review, authorize and/or understand aspects of site payments
Assist clinical operations or clinical team in ensuring that investigator grants comply with overall study costs and compliance guidelines
Work with CCS management and functional CCS support teams such as, legal, Healthcare Compliance (HCC), Risk Management, Privacy and other stakeholders to obtain guidance and escalate issues as appropriate
Track all aspects of legal document and metrics
Determine potential needs for contract amendments and manage amendment lifecycle
Adhere to SOPs, ethics and departmental compliance as determined by GCDO management as well as operating companies, corporate, HCC and QA guidelines
Ensure familiarity with departmental and corporate processes including but not limited to the relevant processes associated with CCS, GCDO and operating companies
Comply with requests from QA and auditors
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in appropriate scientific or business disciplines
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
5 years’ experience as contract negotiator in pharmaceutical or CRO side including leading activities and oversight of other negotiators
What we offer:
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