Budget and Contract Associate
ICON Strategic Solutions
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About ICON Strategic Solutions
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.
What You Will Be Doing as a Budget and Contract Associate
- Creation and delivery of site budget and Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA)
- Negotiation and execution of initial site budget
- Negotiation and execution of initial site contract
- Management of increase in patient enrollment (written approval of notification to budget)
- Budget and contract amendments driven by study protocol amendment and protocol addends
- Populate internal systems to ensure accuracy of trial / site performance
- Understand and comply with procurements, legal and financial requirements and procedures
- Populate Trial Master Files and libraries for future reference
- Provide feedback and shared learning for continuous improvement
- Leverage trial prioritization
- Anticipate and monitor dynamically changing priorities
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in a scientific or health related field, two years clinical research experience or relevant experience preferred
- Experience negotiating contracts with clinical research sites
- Understanding of the overall clinical development paradigm and the importance of efficient site activation
- Applied knowledge of project management processes and skills
- Appreciation of / experience in compliance-driven environment
- Ability to learn and comply with financial and legal guidelines and policies (budget and contract)
- Effective communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Self-management and organizational skills
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.
Key skills/competency
- Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA)
- Site Budget Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Clinical Research Operations
- Project Management
- Financial Compliance
- Legal Requirements
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
How to Get Hired at ICON Strategic Solutions
- Research ICON Strategic Solutions's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Customize your resume for Budget and Contract Associate roles: Highlight experience in clinical research, contract negotiation, and budget management.
- Prepare for competency-based interviews: Practice discussing your negotiation skills, financial compliance experience, and problem-solving abilities.
- Showcase understanding of clinical development: Emphasize your knowledge of efficient site activation and trial prioritization.
- Network with current ICON employees: Connect on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company and roles.
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