Contract Manager (Client Contracts)

Contracts Manager (Client Contracts)

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Coordinate and negotiate contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects at ICON on an as needed basis
• Provide comprehensive QC review of contracts and change orders (including budgets) to identify potential issues/concerns and to ensure high quality and accuracy (error free) prior to client submission
• Ensure that contracts / change order timelines are consistently and proactively managed
• Report current status and potential issues/concerns to senior contracts management related to contracts and change orders
• Provide recommendations related to process improvements and training to the contracts management team

• Manage a team of contracts analysts and associates, setting clear goals and objectives.
• Develop supporting staff skills, encourage growth and provide regular performance feedback.
• Provide mentoring and/or training to direct reports and/or contracts personnel which may include presentations related to topics selected by the contracts management team.

• Prior relevant clinical research industry experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in proposal development, contract management, or clinical research related.
• In depth proven experience in proposal development, contract management or industry related.
• Indepth knowledge of all CRO service divisions, associated costs and cost drivers
• Prior relevant personnel management experience desirable.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently.
• Demonstrate ability to be a high achiever and function in a high paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate ability to follow directions (often complex) well.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and/or tight timelines to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organization, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office package.

• Bachelor’s degree or local equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification an advantage