Contract Analyst II

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading clinical research organization seeks a Contract Analyst to manage agreements and budgets for clinical trials. The successful candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a Bachelor’s degree, along with several years of experience in contract management within the pharmaceutical or clinical sectors. With a commitment to a diverse culture and excellent benefits, this role offers the chance to contribute significantly to clinical operations while ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Leistungen

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)

Life assurance

Flexible benefits like childcare vouchers and gym discounts

Qualifikationen

• 4 years of experience in legal, pharmaceutical, or clinical research sectors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with healthcare compliance standards.

Aufgaben

• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements.
• Support negotiations of confidentiality agreements and informed consent forms.
• Analyze investigator fees and develop site budgets.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or business disciplines

Tools

MS Office

Database Management

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

As a Contract Analyst, you will join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Your responsibilities include preparing, negotiating, and finalizing agreements and budgets related to clinical trials. You will oversee contract negotiations within a Clinical Research Organization and support the clinical team in pricing, planning, execution, and control of site/investigator budgets and contracts.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements and ancillary agreements for company-sponsored and investigator-initiated studies, either directly with clinical trial sites or via oversight of a CRO responsible for negotiations. Meet established targets and measurements.
• Collaborate with global teams to review contractual terms, assess legal and budget risks, and partner with compliance, risk management, privacy, and other stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Analyze investigator fees for fair market value and ensure alignment with regional standards and client guidelines. Lead approval escalations as needed.
• Support negotiations of confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms, and other contractual documents.
• Participate in developing site/investigator budgets aligned with fair market value.
• Manage the lifecycle of contract amendments.
• Work with the global team to analyze contractual terms, assess risks, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Proactively suggest process improvements to reduce cycle times, create savings, and enhance efficiency in site initiation.
• Track legal documents and metrics, identify needs for amendments, and manage their lifecycle.
• Support site payments and ensure investigator grants comply with study costs and guidelines.
• Maintain inspection readiness by ensuring complete and accurate data and document management.
• Ensure compliance with training requirements and develop therapeutic knowledge to support service delivery.

Qualifications

You are:

• Holding a bachelor’s degree in scientific or business disciplines.
• Having at least 4 years of experience or equivalent competencies in legal, pharmaceutical, or clinical research sectors.
• Possessing excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with healthcare compliance standards (HIPAA, FCPA, Safe Harbor, etc.).
• Knowledgeable about clinical research processes.
• Capable of working effectively in cross-functional teams and independently.
• Having strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and database management.
• Fluent in English and the local language.

What ICON can offer you: We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. Our benefits include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options
• Retirement planning options
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits like childcare vouchers, gym discounts, travel passes, and health assessments

Visit our careers website to learn more: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

ICON values inclusion & belonging. We are committed to providing an accessible environment and a workplace free of discrimination. For accommodations, contact us through the provided form: https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply — you might be exactly what we need.