Contract Associate / Analyst I - Grad Opportunity

Contract Associate / Contract Analyst I - Graduate Opportunity

Location: Leopardstown, Dublin 18

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business but that doesn't mean we can't have fun whilst we do it.

With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry!

Are you one of them?

At ICON, we have an incredible graduate opportunity for a Contract Associate / Contract Analyst I to join the Client Contract Services team in our global HQ in Leopardstown, Dublin 18.

The Role

• Coordinate and develop contracts and change orders 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.
• 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.
• Solicit input and review of contracts and change orders from the relevant operational departments.
• Develop cash neutral payment schedules as required.
• Collaborate respective Contract Manager to recognize when client questions/comments require input and review by Legal and/or operations/senior management or with the client
• Update Salesforce in a timely and consistent manner with concise, accurate information on status of the contract or change order.
• Develop and maintain client/project files and tracking tools.
• Review client/project documents and budgets prior to submission to their respective Contract Manager for final QC review.
• Ensure clear and direct communication when corresponding with the project team and client on the status of the contract and/or change order.
• 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.
• Assist with client related meetings required related to contracts and change orders.

What you need

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business / Life Sciences is required
• 1- 2 years' experience working in an administration role
• Excellent Exec skills - would consider yourself advanced
• Great team player
• A brilliant and confident communicator both verbally and written
• A willingness to learn and develop your career within a leading CRO

Why join us?

Other than working with an outstanding team of ambitious people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Contract Associate / Contract Analyst I, you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to improve your skillset. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we sincerely care about our people and their success.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

EOE race/colour/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/vet/national origin