Senior Contract Analyst
ICON Strategic Solutions · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Manage contracts for clinical research projects.
- Analyze contract terms and identify risks.
- Guide project teams on contract interpretation.
- Maintain accurate contract records and deadlines.
- Optimize contract management processes and efficiency.
About the role
About ICON plc
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.
Senior Contract Analyst Role Overview
As a Senior Contract Analyst at ICON, you will manage contractual agreements, ensuring compliance, and contribute to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.
What You Will Do
Your experience in contract management will be key in delivering high-quality outcomes and mentoring colleagues.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review, draft, and negotiate contracts for clinical research projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Conduct thorough analysis of contract terms, conditions, and obligations to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Provide guidance and support to project teams on contract interpretation, compliance issues, and contractual rights and obligations.
- Maintain accurate and organized contract records, tracking key milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
- Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes, procedures, and best practices to optimize efficiency and mitigate risks.
Your Profile
You will have a strong foundation in contract management, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
Required Qualifications And Experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, communications, or a related discipline
- Previous experience in contract administration, negotiation, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
- Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex contractual provisions and identify potential issues or opportunities.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)
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.
Inclusion and Belonging at ICON
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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Key skills/competency
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Biotechnology Industry
- Clinical Research
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Contract Management
Skills & topics
- Senior Contract Analyst
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Contract Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Biotechnology Industry
- Clinical Research
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Business
- Life Sciences
- Communications
- Contract Law
- Analytical Skills
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight contract management, negotiation, and industry-specific experience relevant to ICON Strategic Solutions.
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize your ability to interpret complex contracts and identify risks/opportunities in your application.
- Quantify achievements: Provide specific examples of how you've improved contract processes or mitigated risks.
- Address qualifications: Clearly demonstrate your Bachelor's degree and relevant industry experience in your application.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your contract negotiation strategies and experience with regulatory requirements.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Contract Analyst at ICON Strategic Solutions?
- The Senior Contract Analyst at ICON Strategic Solutions will collaborate with stakeholders to review, draft, and negotiate contracts for clinical research projects, analyze contract terms for risks and opportunities, provide guidance on contract interpretation and compliance, maintain accurate contract records, and assist in developing contract management processes.
- What qualifications are required for the Senior Contract Analyst role at ICON?
- Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, communications, or a related field, previous experience in contract administration or negotiation within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research industry, a strong understanding of contract law and regulatory requirements, excellent analytical and organizational skills, and a willingness to travel approximately 5%.
- What kind of industry experience is preferred for an ICON Senior Contract Analyst?
- ICON Strategic Solutions specifically looks for candidates with previous experience in contract administration, negotiation, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry. This specialized experience is crucial for understanding the unique aspects of clinical development contracts.
- How important are analytical skills for this Senior Contract Analyst position?
- Analytical skills are very important for the Senior Contract Analyst role at ICON. You'll need the ability to interpret complex contractual provisions, identify potential issues or opportunities, and conduct thorough analyses of contract terms, conditions, and obligations.
- What are the benefits of working as a Senior Contract Analyst at ICON Strategic Solutions?
- ICON offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits designed for well-being and work-life balance, including annual leave, health insurance, retirement planning, a global employee assistance program (LifeWorks), life assurance, and flexible country-specific optional benefits.
- Does ICON Strategic Solutions encourage applications from candidates who don't meet all requirements for the Senior Contract Analyst role?
- Yes, ICON Strategic Solutions encourages you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed requirements. They believe there's a chance you might be exactly what they're looking for, either for this role or others.