Contract Analyst II

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; Vigo; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join the world's largest clinical research organization as a Contract Analyst, overseeing contract negotiations and supporting clinical teams in budget and agreement management. The role requires excellent communication and negotiation skills alongside a bachelor’s degree and experience in related fields. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations while improving efficiency in contract handling.

Servicios

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Optional benefits like childcare vouchers

Formación

• At least 4 years of experience in legal, pharmaceutical, or clinical research fields.
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and relevant regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements.
• Collaborate with global teams to analyze contractual terms.
• Support negotiations of confidentiality agreements and consent forms.

Conocimientos

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or business disciplines

Herramientas

MS Office suite

Descripción del empleo

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

You will prepare, negotiate, and finalize agreements and budgets related to clinical trials, overseeing a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations. Provide support to 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 through direct negotiation with clinical trial sites or via oversight of a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations. Responsible for meeting established targets and measurements.
• Collaborate with global teams to review and analyze contractual terms and conditions. Assess legal and budget risks with support from relevant functions. Partner with Healthcare Compliance, Risk Management, Privacy, and other stakeholders to obtain guidance and drive resolution. Escalate as needed.
• Analyze investigator fees in relation to fair market value pricing, ensuring alignment with regional standards and client pricing guidelines. Lead or participate in approval escalations as appropriate.
• Support negotiations of confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms, and other ancillary contract documents.
• Participate in developing site / investigator budgets aligned with fair market value.
• Manage the contract amendment lifecycle.
• Review and analyze contractual terms with the global team to reach resolutions, assessing risks of budget and legal provisions. Escalate issues appropriately.
• Proactively recommend process improvements to reduce cycle time, generate savings, and enhance efficiency in site initiation.
• Track all legal documents and metrics, identifying needs for contract amendments and managing their lifecycle.
• Support site payment reviews, ensuring investigator grants comply with study costs and guidelines.
• Maintain inspection readiness through accurate and timely data and document management.
• Ensure compliance with training requirements and develop therapeutic knowledge to support service delivery.

Qualifications

You are :

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or business disciplines.
• At least 4 years of experience or equivalent competencies in legal, pharmaceutical, or clinical research fields.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance and relevant regulations (HIPAA, FCPA, Safe Harbor, etc.).
• Familiarity with clinical research processes.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in PCs (MS Office suite) and database management.
• Fluent in English and at least one local language (Spanish or German).

What ICON can offer you : We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including :

• Various annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)
• Life assurance
• Optional benefits like childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym memberships, travel passes, health assessments, etc.

Visit our careers website to learn more about working at ICON :

ICON is committed to inclusion and providing an accessible environment for all candidates. We ensure equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know through the provided form :

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements, as you may still be the right fit for this or other roles at ICON.

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