Site Contracts Lead
- Bangalore, Bengaluru
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Contracts Administration
- Home or Office
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
- Full Service Division
About the role
Senior Contracts Lead - India - Office Based
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We are currently seeking a Site Contracts Lead to join our dynamic and growing team at ICON. As a Site Contracts Lead, you will drive the development and execution of clinical trial site agreements across global, regional, or country-specific studies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead strategic site contract planning, support study timelines, and serve as a key liaison between ICON, clients, and internal stakeholders.
What You Will Be Doing:
Developing and implementing study-specific site contracting strategies in collaboration with ICON project teams and client legal/budget departments.
Leading and consulting on the full site contract and budget development lifecycle—from template creation to negotiation and finalization.
Acting as the primary point of contact for contract and budget matters for both ICON internal teams and client stakeholders.
Providing oversight and guidance to Site Contract Negotiators, ensuring accuracy in contract forecasting and quality standards.
Identifying potential risks to contracting timelines, proposing mitigation strategies, and supporting their implementation.
Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of Clinical Trial Agreements, amendments, budgets, and related documentation.
Conducting final quality checks and ensuring compliance with both ICON and client SOPs and processes.
Managing financial aspects of site contracts, monitoring project scope and financial units, and identifying out-of-scope work.
Supporting departmental initiatives and mentoring junior team members as needed.
Maintaining professional communication with clients and cross-functional teams to support successful study start-up and maintenance.
Your Profile:
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or a related field.
At least 2–3 years of site contracting experience, including drafting, negotiation, and template management.
Background in CRO, sponsor, or clinical site settings.
Proven ability to assess risks and implement mitigation strategies in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong customer service focus, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities.
Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem-solving mindset.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Excel, and Word.
A collaborative communicator who thrives in cross-functional team environments.
#LI-KT1
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 maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. 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 or submit a request here
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.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
Day in the life
Similar jobs at ICON
Salary
Location
Mexico, Mexico City
Location
Mexico City
Remote Working
Home or Office
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Contracts Administration
Job Type
Permanent
Description
What you will be doing:Review and negotiate clinical site investigator contracts and budgets.Maintain communication with investigative sites, sponsors, and internal stakeholders regarding contract sta
Reference
JR130716
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Daniela GuerreroAuthor
Daniela GuerreroSalary
Location
Mexico City
Department
Clinical Operations Roles
Location
Mexico City
Remote Working
Home-Based
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Contracts Administration
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a Senior Contracts Analyst in Mexico you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence. In this role you will be respon
Reference
2025-120356
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Rita VillavicencioAuthor
Rita VillavicencioSalary
Location
Turkey, Ankara
Location
Ankara
Remote Working
Home or Office
Business Area
ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
Job Categories
Contracts Administration
Job Type
Permanent
Description
Role Summary:Responsible for the successful negotiation and on-going maintenance of clinical trial agreements, complex amendments, and other ancillary agreements with investigative sites.Responsibilit
Reference
JR129118
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Magda KozuszekAuthor
Magda KozuszekSalary
Location
Taipei
Department
Clinical Operations Roles
Location
Taipei
Remote Working
Home-Based
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Contracts Administration
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a Senior Site Contract Manager (CAII) you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.Working model: Home Based
Reference
2025-120428
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Sandy TangAuthor
Sandy TangSalary
Location
Switzerland
Department
Clinical Operations Roles
Location
Switzerland
Remote Working
Home-Based
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Contracts Administration
Job Type
Permanent
Description
Title - Contract Specialist Location - Zurich,Switzerland (frequent office requirements) Must speak fluent German Sponsor dedicated ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical r
Reference
2025-119757
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Roxana RoscaAuthor
Roxana RoscaSalary
Location
Denmark
Department
Clinical Operations Roles
Location
Denmark
Remote Working
Home-Based
Business Area
ICON Strategic Solutions
Job Categories
Contracts Administration
Job Type
Permanent
Description
As a Senior Contracts Analyst in Denmark you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence. In this role you will be respo
Reference
2025-119174
Expiry date
01/01/0001
Author
Alison BurtonAuthor
Alison Burton