Contract Analyst I

Contract Analyst I

Location: US

Are you someone who takes ownership of their work and ideally has knowledge of the Clinical Trail process, proficient with excel and the ability to communicate effectively? If so, we have an exciting career opportunity not to be missed.

The role of the Contract Analyst I is to coordinate, develop, and execute all client/sponsor contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects. Budget management will be a core part of the role.

Role responsibilities include:

• Understand the operational department’s tasks and roles within the task as well as cost drivers within ICON.
• Interact with Legal, the Sales Team, and their respective Contracts Manager, as necessary, to determine the appropriate terms and conditions to be included in the contracts (inclusive of Letter of Intents and Start-up Agreements) and change orders.
• Build relationships with project teams, sales, proposals, finance, and project analysis.
• Develop a good working knowledge of ICON’s costing tools, client budget grids, and any tools and 
• templates developed within the contracts management group.
• Coordinate and develop contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects
• Solicit input and review of contracts and change orders from the relevant operational departments.
• Build relationships with clients, other business units, and third party vendors.
• Provide the relevant information required for negotiations and discussions with clients regarding cost proposals/change orders/contracts to the Contract Manager, the respective Sales personnel, and project teams.
• Ensure clear and direct communication when corresponding (verbally or written) with the project team and client on the status of the contract and/or change order.
• Work with their respective Contract Manager to recognize when client questions/comments need  required input and review by Legal and/or operations/senior management.
• Work with their respective Contract Manager on any issues that need to be escalated within ICON or the client.
• Work with their respective Contract Manager to provide project/financial analysis on the project budget to justify supporting information from the project team on prior to client submission.
• Lead and/or assist internal meetings required related to contracts and change orders.
• Assist with client related meetings required related to contracts and change orders.
• Review client/project documents and budgets prior to submission to their respective Contract
• Manager for final QC review.
• Develop cash neutral payment schedules.
• Develop and maintain client/project files and tracking tools.
• Work simultaneously on numerous contracts and/or change orders.
• To undertake other reasonably related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Experience & Knowledge Requirements:

• Prior relevant clinical research industry experience is desirable.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate ability to be highly motivated and be a strong team player working well in a strong team environment.
• Demonstrate ability to be a self starter and function in a high paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate ability to follow directions (often complex) well.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and/or tight timelines.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and organization skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office package.
• Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel. Therefore, dependent on the employee’s location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Drivers license.

Education requirements: Bachelors degree or local equivalent

What’s Next 

Following your application if you are successful you will be invited to an initial telephone interview with one of our dedicated recruiters who will be able to provide you with more details of this opportunity. 

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. EU citizenship or relevant work permit is required to apply.