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Regional Contracts Lead

  1. Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain
2024-114788
  1. ICON Strategic Solutions
  2. Contracts Administration

About the role

As a Regional Contracts Lead you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

You will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the contract flow for client in such a manner that it is compliant with Sponsor and legal guidelines, is delivered in the required quality and within the agreed timelines. The Regional Contracts Lead participates in the resolution of contract-related issues as they arise in order to support a broad range of therapeutic studies across all Sponsor divisions in accordance with the requirements described in FSP Program.


What you will be doing:

 

  • Assigned to each study Regional Contracts Lead performs study contracts oversight through the FSP model
  • Project related reporting into the Study Teams
  • Responsible for the Quality and timely delivery of the contract negotiation process at the project level
  • Attend the Legal Kick-off meeting and the budget kick-off meeting
  • Attend weekly study team and country meetings, as needed
  • Act as liaison between the study teams and local negotiators, as needed
  • Train the local negotiators on the negotiation guidelines as well as budget related issues including schedule of assessment and protocol synopsis
  • Make sure that all correct and agreed contract templates are used and all contract types for each site are agreed in upfront
  • Follow-up closely with local negotiators on the contract negotiation process and progress
  • First contact for the local negotiators when there are budget issues
  • Prepares and maintains status reports for management
  • Identifies risk and mitigation strategies as it relates to meeting contract negotiation timelines
  • Provides guidance on contract matters to project management or other operational staff.
  • Ensures contract close-out, extension or renewal

You are:

  • Undergraduate/Bachelor degree (in contract/legal area)
  • Read write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language required.
  • 3-5 years of outstanding experience negotiating either clinical trial agreement budgets or clinical trial agreement language
  • Three or more years Industry experience required.
  • 1-2 years of proven superior performance as a Contracts Manager
  • Creative problem solver, skilled in risk management and leadership.
  • Demonstrates effective time management skills; able to independently prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently and use initiative to anticipate/resolve issues and complete tasks.
  • Shows a commitment to and demonstrates the ability to consistently perform high quality work with minimal management oversight.
  • Has working knowledge of CTMS, clinical trial budget and language negotiation
  • Has an understanding of Budget Manager tool and how Pfizer uses it
  • Proficiency of Contract Management (including legal requirements).
  • Proficiency of Microsoft Word and Excel.


What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

  • Various annual leave entitlements
  • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
  • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
  • Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others


Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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