Disease Area Site Contracting Lead - Remote, US

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.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Global Site Contracting and Payment Director, the Disease Area Site Contracting Lead works with cross-functional teams to understand and develop startup and site contracting strategies specific to a program or study.  They manage timelines and escalations within the program or study for site contracts, confidentiality agreements and LOAs and ensure completion of all therapeutic area agreements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Understands therapeutic area timelines and activities required under site contracting and coordinated activities
• Attend therapeutic area program calls with Clinical Operations Program Lead and other cross-functional team members to set strategies for program startup and amendment rollouts
• Point of escalation for crossfunctional study team for site contracting concerns or issues on a specific program
• Identifies and develops risk and mitigation strategies for the therapeutic area
• Works with Site Contracting Regional Managers on process or performance issues identified
• Participates in routine activation and timeline discussions as well as team meetings for studies within designated therapeutic area
• Oversight of CTMS study / therapeutic level reports
• Oversight of baselining site activation dates with startup
• Development and reporting of program metrics to CBM Head
• Attendance at CTAC and site selection discussions
• Oversight of CDAs and LOAs timelines for a therapeutic area
• Attendance at Site Engagement or Investigator Meetings to train and educate on Vertex templates and contracting processes
• Provide routine therapeutic area updates and reports to Management as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent.
• Read write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language required.
• minimum of 5 years of experience with contract, proposals and clinical development
• Three or more years Industry experience required.
• Prefer JD or advance degree. Understands project management and service delivery.
• Creative problem solver, skilled in risk management and leadership
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills to be able to interact with internal Vertex groups as well as external groups 
• Strong analytical capabilities 
• Advanced presentation skills

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.