Contract Analyst

As a Contract Analyst, you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

• This role is responsible for comprehensive trial and site administration. Under the oversight of the Senior COM or COMs, the person prepares, collates, distributes and archives clinical documents.
• The role is critical to meet planned Site Ready dates,  the role will collaborate at local level closely with COM, CRM and CRA. And the person collaborates with finance/budgeting representatives to manage CTRAs and payments.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Regulatory & Site Start-Up responsibilities: Collaborate with other country roles to:o Obtain, track and update study insurance certificates
• • Budgeting, Agreement and Payments:Collaborate with finance/budgeting representatives for:
• o Develop, control, update and close-out country and site budgets (including Split site budget)o Develop, negotiate, approve and maintain contracts (e.g. CTRAs)
• o Track and report contract negotiationso Update and maintain contract templates (in cooperation with Legal Department)o Calculate and execute payments (to investigators, vendors, grants)
• o Ensure adherence to financial and compliance procedureso Monitor and track adherence and disclosures,
• o Maintain tracking toolso Oversees FCPA, DPS/OFAC, and maintenance of financial systems.

You are:

• • Fluent in Local Languages and business proficient in English (verbal and written) and excellent communication skills
  • Good understanding of Global, Country/Regional Clinical Research Guidelines and ability to work within these guidelines.
  • Hands on knowledge of Good Documentation Practices
  • Good IT skills (Use of MS office, use of some clinical IT applications on computer) and ability to adapt to new IT applications. Strong MS Excel skills required.
  • ICH-GCP Knowledge appropriate to role
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Effective time management, organizational and interpersonal skills, conflict management
  • Effective communication with external customers (e.g. sites and investigators)
  • High sense of accountability / urgency. Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a changing environment
  • Works effectively in a matrix multicultural environment. Ability to establish and maintain culturally sensitive working relationships.
  • Demonstrates commitment to Customer focus, both internally and externally.
  • Able to work independently
  • Proactive attitude to solving problems / proposing solutions
  Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum 1 - 2 years in Clinical Research or relevant healthcare experience
  Educational Requirements:
  •Bachelor's Degree (or comparable) in Business Finance/ Administration/ Life Science or equivalent Health Care related experience

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.