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Site Contracts Lead - Poland, Bulgaria, Czechia, Ireland, Romania - office or homebased. 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. As a Site Contracts Lead, you will take ownership of site contracts for assigned studies at country, regional, or global level. You’ll play a pivotal role in enabling clinical trials to start on time, run efficiently, and ultimately bring new therapies to patients faster. You will lead and guide contract negotiations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely execution—helping ICON deliver on our promise to clients and patients worldwide.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and Strategize: Develop and implement site contracting strategies in collaboration with ICON project teams and clients, ensuring efficient, compliant, and timely contract execution
Partner with Teams: Act as the study-specific point of contact for project teams and client legal/budget teams on contracts and budgets, maintaining open and professional communication
Guide and Mentor: Lead, train, and support Site Contract Negotiators in contract and budget development from origination through finalization
Drive Efficiency: Identify risks to site contracting timelines, propose practical solutions, and oversee implementation to ensure study milestones are met
Quality and Compliance: Conduct final quality checks on Clinical Trial Agreements, budgets, amendments, and ancillary documents, adhering to departmental and client standards
Financial Oversight: Monitor and manage the financial aspects of site contracts, including project scope, out-of-scope work, and financial units
Collaboration and Growth: Work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders, support departmental initiatives, and serve as a mentor to colleagues
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
3-6 years of experience in a Clinical Research environment, with direct experience in site contracts management
Strong understanding of Clinical Trial Agreements, budgets, and negotiation processes
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
Exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and integrity in all interactions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
confident in dealing with clients and internal teams
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to mentor and train others, fostering growth and collaboration within the team
Agile, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to resolve conflicts effectively
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