Senior Contract Analyst

ICON Strategic Solutions; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare intelligence organization is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst to manage contractual agreements and ensure compliance in Manchester. The role involves drafting contracts, analyzing terms, and guiding project teams on compliance issues. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in business or legal studies, along with strong analytical skills and contract negotiation experience. The organization offers a competitive salary and various benefits emphasizing well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible country-specific optional benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in contract administration within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
• Strong understanding of contract law and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts for clinical research projects.
• Analyze contract terms to identify risks and opportunities.
• Maintain organized contract records and track milestones.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or legal studies

Advanced degree or certification in contract management

Job description

Senior Contract Analyst Home based

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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Contract Analyst to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Contract Analyst at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in managing contractual agreements, ensuring compliance, and contributing to the advancement of inNvative treatments and therapies.

What You Will Be Doing

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in business, legal studies, or related field; advanced degree or certification in contract management preferred.
• Previous experience in contract administration, negotiation, or related roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechNlogy, 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.

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.

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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