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Contract specialist

Role overview

Summary

This role is for a Contract Specialist at ICON, focusing on the negotiation and management of contracts with clients and vendors. You will support the execution of clinical trials and research projects, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
  • 1-2 years of experience in contract management or a related field.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, negotiate, and execute clinical trial agreements, budgets, and contract amendments.
  • Collaborate with CTC-F teams to finalize site budget grids and contractual terms.
  • Manage contract and budget negotiations through to signature while ensuring study timelines are met.
  • Track contract execution, amendments, approvals, and regulatory submissions, proactively resolving issues.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Collaboration

About the company

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ICON plc

  • Clinical Research (CRO)
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

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Job description

Contract Analyst

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.


As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.


As a Contract Specialist I at ICON, you will facilitate the negotiation and management of contracts with clients and vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations, and support the execution of clinical trials and research projects.


What You Will Do:

You will take responsibility for contract management deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Prepare, negotiate, and execute clinical trial agreements, budgets, and contract amendments with coordinating and participating sites.
  • Collaborate with CTC-F teams to finalize site budget grids and contractual terms.
  • Manage contract and budget negotiations through to signature while ensuring study timelines are met.
  • Enter and maintain country and site budgets within systems.
  • Prepare, submit, and file CNOM applications and related documentation.
  • Track contract execution, amendments, approvals, and regulatory submissions, proactively resolving issues to support study start-up activities.
  • Ensure compliance with procedures, contractual requirements, and local regulatory guidelines.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant contract management experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
  • 1-2 years of experience in contract management or a related field.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.


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