Coordinate and execute sponsor contracts and change orders for early-phase clinical research projects. Responsibilities include reviewing contractual terms, budgets, payment schedules, and project documents; collaborating with legal, sales, finance, operations, and project teams; analyzing financial implications; maintaining Salesforce records and contract files; supporting client negotiations; and managing multiple deadlines while ensuring accurate quality-control submissions.
Contract Analyst II - United States (Remote)
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.
We have an incredible opportunity for a Contract Analyst II to join ICON’s Client Contract Services team. The Contract Analyst II will coordinate, develop, and execute client/sponsor contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects, with a primary focus on change orders associated with early phase studies.
Location: United States (Remote)
What you will be doing:
- Work simultaneously on numerous Early Phase contracts and/or change orders
- Interact with ICON Legal, the Sales Team, and their respective Contracts Manager, to determine the appropriate terms and conditions to be included in the contracts and change orders
- Develop an understanding of applicable ICON costing tools, client budget grids, and any tools and templates
- Understand the operational department's tasks and roles within the task as well as cost drivers within ICON
- Solicit input and review of contracts and change orders from the relevant operational departments
- Develop cash neutral payment schedules as required
- Work with respective Contract Manager to recognize when client questions/comments require input and review by Legal and/or operations/senior management or with the client
- Work with respective Contract Manager to provide project/financial analysis on the project budget to justify supporting information from the project team on prior to client submission
- Update Salesforce in a timely and consistent manner with concise, accurate information on status of the contract or change order
- Develop and maintain client/project files and tracking tools
- Review client/project documents and budgets prior to submission to their respective Contract Manager for final QC review
- Build relationships with ICON project teams, sales, proposals, finance, project analysis and with clients
- Lead and/or assist with internal meetings related to contracts and change orders
Your profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in sponsor contract management and financial analysis, in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
- Experience working on Early Phase study budgets (preferred)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess financial and contractual implications
- Understanding of contract fundamentals, legal terminology, and commercial agreement structures
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly with Word & Excel
- Familiarity with project budgeting, pricing models, and change order management (preferred)
- Experience negotiating commercial or contractual terms with clients (preferred)
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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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