Contract Analyst

The Contracting Specialist is accountable for coordination, preparation, and execution of clinical study contracts (PI, site, institution, MSA, local vendors, etc., as applicable) in a direct country or extended country group (OPC and satellite countries) in close collaboration with Study Start-Up Managers, Clinical Project Managers and Finance Specialists in compliance with client´s processes, GCP/ICH, and regulatory requirements.

What you will be doing:

• Supports country SSU strategy in close collaboration with the Study Start-Up Team Lead and the Study Start-Up Managers to ensure SSU timelines and deliverables are met according to country commitments

• Accountable for coordination, preparation, and execution of clinical study contracts and amendments (PI, site, institution, MSA, local vendors, etc., as applicable) for assigned projects

• Tracks and oversees contract status including the dispatch and return of contracts
• Negotiates financial & legal conditions, escalates issues as applicable
• Single point of contact for local Legal and ERC (e.g., for patient reimbursement topics)
• Develops and standardizes local contract templates (e.g., for EC submission if required by local regulation)and MSAs

• Adheres to financial standards, prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health Authority and SOP requirements
• Implements innovative and efficient processes which are aligned with client´s strategy
• Externally facing role with impact on Principal Investigators and Institution/Site business offices.

You are:

• Fluent in Czech and English
• Experience working with budgets and contracts
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a scientific or health related field, two years clinical research experience or relevant experience preferred
• Appreciation of / experience in compliance-driven environment
• Effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to meet timelines.
• Self-management and organizational skills.

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Why 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.

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.

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, colour, 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.

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.