Contract Analyst II
ICON plc
Summary
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.
Job description
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)
Requirements
- 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)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Performance related incentives
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes
- Wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities
Company overview
ICON plc is a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence, founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990. As one of the world's largest contract research organizations (CROs), ICON provides comprehensive outsourced development services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide. The company operates in 55 countries with approximately 41,900 employees, offering end-to-end solutions that span the entire product development lifecycle. ICON's service portfolio includes clinical research services, adaptive trials, biosimilars, commercialization and outcomes consulting, medical imaging, laboratory services, and strategic support for traditional and digital health technologies. The company specializes in therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiovascular diseases, central nervous system disorders, rare diseases, and women's health. With its 2021 acquisition of PRA Health Sciences, ICON significantly expanded its capabilities and market position, becoming a dominant force in the global CRO industry. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker ICLR and reported $8.28 billion in revenue for 2024.