Contract Analyst I - Finance

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.

With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Role:

• On the job training will be provided for you to develop an understanding of costing tools, client budget grids, and any tools and templates developed within the Client Contract Services group.

• Coordinate and develop contract and change order budgets, using company costing tool, and documents, using legally reviewed templates, for newly awarded and on-going projects at ICON.

• Work simultaneously on numerous contracts and/or change orders.

• Partner with ICON’s operational, legal and sales teams as necessary, to determine the appropriate terms and conditions to be included in the contracts (inclusive of Start-up Agreements) and change orders.

• Understand the operational department’s tasks and roles within the task as well as cost drivers within ICON.

• Solicit input and review of contracts and change orders from the relevant operational departments.

• Develop cash neutral payment schedules as required.

• Understand legal language contained in a MSA, Start-up Agreements, and standalone contracts.

• Collaborate with respective Contract Manager to recognize when client questions/comments require input and review by Legal and/or operations/senior management or with the client.

• Assist with client related meetings required related to contracts and change orders.

• Ensure clear and direct communication when corresponding with the project team and client on the status of the contract and/or change order.

• Responsible for management of own client.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree required (science or finance preferable).

• 1-2 years’ experience working in an administrative role.

• Advanced English written and verbal communication.

• Proficient Excel skills.

• Excellent analytical skills.

• Willingness to learn and develop your career within a leading CRO.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.  In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.