About this opportunity
ICON Clinical Research lists this Client Contract Analyst II, Early Phase opportunity in center square, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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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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 (
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