Remote Legal Escalation & Contracts Specialist

ICON Clinical Research; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Legal Escalation Reviewer to oversee site contracting performance across a defined portfolio. You will ensure contracts are delivered predictably, efficiently, and in line with expectations.

Key responsibilities include managing daily contract operations, implementing standards, and supporting global processes (CRO, IRT, Central Lab). Strong negotiation, regulatory, and legal advisory skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid contract management experience in pharmaceutical drug development.
• Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and legal advisory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day contract management activities within a defined portfolio.
• Lead implementation of standards for designated functional areas.
• Provide oversight to contract escalations and risk management.
• Collaborate with site contract negotiators and legal partners to update templates and processes.
• Support development of functional SOPs and playbooks.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree or higher

Job description

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Legal Escalation Reviewer to oversee site contracting performance across a defined portfolio. You will ensure contracts are delivered predictably, efficiently, and in line with expectations.

Key responsibilities include managing daily contract operations, implementing standards, and supporting global processes (CRO, IRT, Central Lab). Strong negotiation, regulatory, and legal advisory skills are essential.