Study Start Up Associate II - contracts

Study Start Up Associate II - Bulgaria, Sofia - Home/Office

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.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Study Start Up Associate II to join our diverse and dynamic team.  As a member of the Study Start Up Team, you will play an integral role in ensuring that physicians at our research sites are well-prepared to commence clinical trials for investigational products at their local practices. Your expertise in reviewing and negotiating clinical site investigator contracts and budgets will be crucial in facilitating a seamless study start-up process.

What you will be doing

• Contract and Budget Review Expertise: Review and negotiate clinical site investigator contracts and budgets to ensure fair and compliant agreements.
• Seamless Communication and Collaboration: Maintain effective communication with investigative sites, sponsors, and internal personnel to provide updates on contract status and related documents.
• Streamlined Document Preparation and Coordination: Prepare and coordinate contractual documents and correspondence efficiently.
• Facilitating Indemnification Process: Facilitate the indemnification process between the study sponsor and the site to address potential legal concerns.
• Budget Oversight and Consultation: Act as an internal consultant on study budgets, including investigator payments.
• Training Material Development and Delivery: Develop and update training documentation and conduct group training, as necessary.
• Mentorship and Personnel Development: Mentor and train new and junior personnel in the Study Start Up department.
• Strategic Expertise in Contract and Budget Development: Provide expert advice and consultation on the Investigator Contract and Budget development process from origination through execution.

Your Profile

• A bachelor’s degree in Paralegal studies, Juris Doctor (law) degree, or clinical related experience is preferred.
• Previous experience in Study Start Up (SSU) is desirable but not required.
• Proficiency in a clinical research environment, with specific experience in study contracts review and budget negotiation, or related field where contract or legal document review is a primary part of your role.

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.

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, colour, 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.

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