Study Start-up Associate

Contract Negotiator

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.

Working fully embedded within one of our pharmaceutical clients, with the support of ICON right behind you, you'll be at the heart of our client's innovation. As Contract & Budget Associate, you will be dedicated to one of our global pharmaceutical clients; a fast-growing biotech company with one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry.

The Contract Associate will undertake activities to provide specialized support and assistance to the Investigator Contract Management Office as well as other Departments, as required, which are involved in the planning, execution, tracking and management of a global clinical trials.

Main responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact negotiator for all study related contract activities to meet the business objectives;
• Maintain active/frequent communication with internal/external partners and/or investigators and internal departments regarding research contracts throughout the contract lifecycle;
• Assist in developing investigator baseline budgets;
• Review and negotiate the terms and conditions for various types of incoming and outgoing contracts and budgets in accordance with internal policy and ICH-GCP regulations;
• Prepare subsequent contract amendments, note to files and other contract activities, as needed;
• Develop and maintain status trackers, prepare start-up and close-out documentation for studies;
• Generate various status reports and perform routine audits, as required;
• Ensure all electronic records are kept up to date with the most current documentation and information.

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:

• Previous experience working within a CRO/Pharmaceutical organisation with specific experience negotiating clinical trial agreements with sites;
• Exemplary communication skills including a fluency in English and Italian language;
• Excellent planning, prioritization and organization skills;
• Ability to work as a team and develop relationships with others internally and externally;
• Proactive attitude, perseverance and commitment to continuous development

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.

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