Remote Site Contracts Negotiator – Study Start Up

ICON Clinical Research; Reading; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

ICON Clinical Research is seeking a Site Contracts Negotiator II (Study Start Up Associate) to independently manage the negotiation and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets across studies, supporting efficient, compliant study start-up.

You will own your assigned contract negotiations, collaborate with investigator sites and internal stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes in a remote UK setting.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and at least one of the following languages: French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in site contracting, contract administration, or a similar role within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environment.
• Good understanding of clinical trial agreements and budget negotiation principles.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and timelines while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• Proactive, solution-focused approach and ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating with investigator sites in India would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating site contracts and budgets with investigator sites within defined parameters and playbooks.
• Reviewing and adapting contract language to reflect sponsor requirements, local laws, and site feedback.
• Managing a portfolio of contracts, monitoring cycle times, and proactively addressing barriers to execution.
• Collaborating with Legal, Finance, and project teams to resolve contractual matters and support alignment.
• Maintaining accurate records of negotiations, approvals, and executed agreements in relevant systems.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of contract templates, processes, and guidance, and supporting junior colleagues where appropriate.

Skills

Contract negotiation

English

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or life sciences

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

ICON Clinical Research is seeking a Site Contracts Negotiator II (Study Start Up Associate) to independently manage the negotiation and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets across studies, supporting efficient, compliant study start-up.

You will own your assigned contract negotiations, collaborate with investigator sites and internal stakeholders, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes in a remote UK setting.