Agreement Specialist

Agreement Specialist - JD required

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 Agreement Specialist at ICON, you will collaborate closely with clients to review and analyze clinical trial agreements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with study requirements.

What You Will Do:

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and analyzing contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to clinical trial activities and vendor relationships.

• Negotiating contract terms and conditions with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess contract risks, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop strategies to mitigate potential issues.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of contract status, milestones, and deliverables using contract management systems.

• Providing guidance and support to internal teams on contract-related matters, including contract interpretation, compliance, and dispute resolution.

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, life sciences, communications, or a related discipline. Juris Doctor (J.D.) required.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in contract administration, contract management, or a related field, preferably in the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.

• Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and regulatory requirements related to clinical trials and vendor agreements.

• Exceptional attention to detail, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex contractual issues and propose effective solutions.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to manage and track contract data efficiently. Experience with contract redlining and electronic signature platforms, including Adobe Sign.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team player, partnering effectively with cross-functional teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.

• Proven ability to meet and adhere to client deliverables, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and compliance requirements are consistently achieved.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly convey contractual terms and resolve issues.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

• Knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and contract lifecycle management is preferred.

What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• 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.

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

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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