Clinical Trial Contract and Budget Manager

Clinical Trial Contract and Budget Manager

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 Clinical Trial Contract and Budget Manager

to join our diverse and dynamic team.

What you will be doing

• Support the review and processing of clinical trial country master and site budgets and agreements escalated from the CRO, in alignment with established templates and guidelines
• Coordinate necessary cross-functional internal reviews (e.g., legal, compliance, study teams) to ensure timely approval of site agreements and budgets (executed by CRO)
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of contract and budget status.
• Participates in initiatives to support improvement of client partnerships.
• Leads and/or participates in departmental and interdepartmental initiatives and process improvements, as assigned.
• Completes all required project, client, department, and ICON trainings on time and adheres to the applicable SOPs, processes, and procedures.

Your profile

• Clinical Trial Contracting Expertise: Proven experience in negotiating and managing country master to site level budgets and Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs), ideally on a Global focus, across multiple regions, with priority on USA
• Financial & Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze protocols and trial documents to assess financial impact, prepare investigator grants, and manage budget performance metrics
• Knowledge of Regulatory & Industry Standards: Solid understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and local/global regulatory requirements related to clinical trial contracting
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Skilled at working with cross functional internal teams (legal, compliance, clinical operations) and external partners (CROs, sites) to ensure timely execution
• Project Management & Effective Tracking: Ability to manage and drive timelines, prioritize tasks, and track contract and budget progress across multiple trials and geographies using appropriate tools and systems
• Adaptability & Speed: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to quickly onboard and deliver result

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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