Contract Associate

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.

Responsibilities

For this role: APAC and/or LATAM contracts experience is required.

Manage Clinical Contract and Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) process for Global Clinical Trials.
Serve as legal liaison for clinical contract requests 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 for Client during contract negotiation phase.
On-going interface with sites and vendors regarding contractual issues during the lifetime of the contract.
Grant Plan knowledge is a nice to have.
Excellent negotiation skills.
MUST have experience Negotiating Clinical Site Contracts & clinical Budgets.
Understand the contract process.

Qualifications

▪ Bachelor’s degree required ,  JD preferred but not required
▪ Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in contract management, proposal development or related field in a biotech or CRO, finance and/or legal environment.
▪ Intermediate Excel and database management skills.
▪ Knowledge of ICH/GCP in the provision of clinical trials.▪ Excellent negotiation skills.
▪ Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills.
▪ Work both independently and as part of a team.
▪ Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully.
▪ Sets objectives to align with broader organizational goals.
▪ Partners with others to get work done.
▪ Follows through on commitments.
▪ Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve.
▪ Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes.
▪ Maintains a positive attitude despite adversity.
▪ Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems.

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.