Contract Analyst (m-f-d), Clinical Trial Negotiator DACH, Oncology Biotech

Working as a Contract Analyst (m-f-d) you would be a senior member of the clinical research contracts team and be responsible for negotiating contracts and budgets with clinical sites across Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH region). We are searching for a professional who has already direct experience in both contract negotiation and managing clinical research budgets with sites. Your responsibilities would also include reviewing the legal wording of the clinical site contracts and so any prior experience in legal or contract writing would be nice to have.

This is a permanent position to be client dedicated to a fast growing, highly innovative oncology biotech with numerous late phase clinical developments for highly targeted indications. The biotech develops breakthrough innovative medicines to improve and extend people's lives with targeted therapies for cancer.

As a Contracts Analyst you would closely with the Biotech’s clinical sites in the DACH region as well as with the Investigator Contract Management Office and other cross-functional departments globally.

About ICON: 

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre 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.

- Manage Clinical Contract and Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA) process for Clinical Trials in the DACH region and could be responsible for other European clinical trials on occasion. 
▪ Serve as legal liaison for clinical contract requests such as, NDA’s, CTAs, Service Agreements, and
Ancillary Agreements and act as conduit between CDO and the Legal group.
▪ Process all clinical contract requests and help facilitate early execution through the Contract
Management System.
▪ Perform consistent quality audits of work output and document knowledge base as needed.
▪ Maintain accurate contract metrics on an ongoing basis.
▪ Serve as primary contact during contract negotiation phase. . 

▪ On-going interface with sites and vendors regarding contractual issues during the lifetime of the
contract.

· Review and negotiate the terms and conditions for various types of incoming and outgoing contracts and budgets in accordance with internal policy and ICH-GCP regulations

· Maintain active/frequent communication with internal/external partners and/or investigators and internal departments regarding research contracts throughout the contract lifecycle

· Assist in developing investigator baseline budgets

· Prepare subsequent contract amendments, note to files and other contract activities, as needed

· Develop and maintain status trackers, prepare start-up and close-out documentation for studies

· Generate various status reports and perform routine audits, as required

· Ensure all electronic records are kept up to date with the most current documentation and information

· At least 2 years of direct experience in negotiating clinical trial agreements with clinical trial sites in the DACH region, prior experience in administering the contract wording of the clinical sites is also mandatory. 

· Exemplary communication skills, fluent in English and German.

· Excellent planning, prioritization and organization skills

· Ability to work as a team and develop relationships with others internally and externally

· Proactive attitude, perseverance and commitment to continuous development
· Law degree or training is preferred.

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.

Would you like to know more? Please contact the lead recruiter, michael.kellitt@iconplc.com 

Michael Kellitt

Senior Recruitment Consultant DACH at ICON plc                                    

+49 173 170 2681                                                                          

michael.kellitt@iconplc.com