Legal Counsel Study Startup(12-month FTC maternity leave cover) - Dublin based

SUMMARY

To act as Legal Counsel within the Study Start Up Legal Support Team and support PMs and start up activities by reviewing and advising on investigator contracts, site Master Service Agreements or any other legal documents. To set up and review processes and procedures, to improve and maintain ICON’s standard investigator templates, to manage & share knowledge regarding local country/site investigator contracts.

JOB FUNCTIONS

•Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance. As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.

•Travel (approximately 10%) domestic and/or international

•To oversee and advise the legal response for Investigator contracts.

•To support the legal team and advise on contract language.

*Consultant on Investigator Contracts, as requested by ICON Project Managers (PM), ICON project

team and/or Sponsor.

•Assign tasks to team members as requested by ICON PM, ICON project team and/or Sponsor.

•Review and develop Clinical Investigator Agreements.

Assist with reviewing Investigator site Master Service Agreements (MSAs) or other MSAs as

appropriate.

•Liaise with patient recruitment group, finance and any other relevant departments/regions within ICON.

Assess and manage local country specific legal vendor network.

•Liaise with project managers and offer support to PMs/study teams.

•Provide status reports as required.

•Attend bid defence meetings as appropriate.

•Provide training on an ongoing basis re: Investigator contracts..

•Develop appropriate processes and procedures.

•Develop and maintain ICON’s standard investigator template.

•Consult with Project Managers, Sponsor’s project leaders and other appropriate personnel on contract language/budget development and negotiations, special site requests outside of established parameters, and all other pertinent information toward the execution of contract-related documents for a given study.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Legal Qualification (Admitted to practice Law) with prior relevant experience preferably in a

Pharmaceutical company’s legal department, CRO legal department or law firm.

Proven experience in contract negotiations preferably in the Pharmaceutical/CRO/Biotech industry. Working knowledge of PC Applications (Excel, Microsoft Word, Windows).

Ability to independently evaluate complex issues and utilise judgment to sort through diverse opinions to achieve consensus.

Proven team player with demonstrated leadership and/or consultation skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Advocate, Attorney or similar).

Benefits of Working in ICON

Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic 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.


What’s Next?

Following your application you will be contacted by one of our dedicated recruiters and if successful we will be able to provide you with more details about this opportunity.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. Applications close August 21.