Lead Contracts Associate - Europe
- Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, UK, Slovakia
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About the role
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At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.
Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.
That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.
If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.
Our industry leading Global Study Start Up and Contracts group is growing and we are currently looking for a Lead Contracts Associate to join our evolving global team. This is a great opportunity to work within a fast paced and dynamic team who take overall responsibility for the commercial relationship between ICON and our Clinical Trial Sites.
As a Lead Contracts Associate you will be working as part of an international team of contract professionals responsible for the drafting, negotiating and processing of agreements with clinical sites.
As a Lead Contracts Associate you will:
- Serve as the study-specific point of contact with the ICON project team and sponsor’s legal team on contract and budget matters.
- On a project basis, set the parameters for and lead the progress of the contracts process across a region of countries, coordinating the work of Contracts Associates.
- Serve as point of escalation for sites that are unresponsive or slow to negotiate and use your industry knowledge to expedite the process.
- Monitor and assist with the delivery of all study CTAs to achieve outputs according to delivery timelines and standards detailed with Sponsor.
- Provide substantive guidance, monitoring, and support regarding CTA deliverables, including undertaking activities identified in the Governance Plan.
Our Lead Contracts Associate work within a fast-paced environment, with short deadlines and quick turnaround times are required.
They also collaborate closely with other functional areas including colleagues within Study Start Up and the wider Clinical and Project Delivery teams so it is vital that you have strong communication skills.
You will be fully supported in your role by a dedicated functional manager and benefit from a clear progression pathway!
The Requirements
You are:
Here at ICON we want our employees to succeed and ensure that they are set up for this success through constant training, development and support. To enable success in this position you will have be engaging, motivating and have the ability to lead by example!
We are also seeking:-
- A proven background in Contracts Administration within the CRO or Pharmaceutical industry.
- A strong understanding of legal contracts.
- Fluency in English
- Ability to manage workload and priorities to meet business requirements in a timely manner.
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON 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 through the form below.
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