Site Contracts Negotiator II

ICON; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare research organization is seeking a Site Contracts Negotiator II to oversee negotiation and maintenance of clinical trial agreements. This hybrid role is based in Reading, UK. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and have 3-6 years of experience in a Clinical Research environment. Strong communication, time management, and negotiation skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. The organization offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in a Clinical Research environment.
• Professional conduct in daily activities.
• Ability to mentor and train other site contracts team members as needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements.
• Maintain communication with stakeholders in alignment with requirements.
• Track progress of site contracts in required systems.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Site Contracts Negotiator II

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.

This role is with Accellacare, part of ICON's clinical research network, where you’ll play a key role in transforming the clinical trial experience for patients and sponsors alike. Our global site network is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver better access, greater efficiency, and improved outcomes in clinical research.

Location: This role can be performed remotely within the UK, but the preference is for office-based (hybrid 60%) in Reading. This is not mandatory, and we welcome applications from strong candidates regardless of location.

Role Summary

Responsible for the successful negotiation and ongoing maintenance of clinical trial agreements, complex amendments, and other ancillary agreements with Clinical Research Organizations/Sponsors on behalf of the Accellacare Site Network.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements, complex amendments, and other ancillary agreements using critical thinking, available tools/systems/documents, historical data, and adherence to departmental and client quality requirements. This work protects Accellacare’s fundamental interests and follows Accellacare’s rules, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain consistent communication with external and internal stakeholders in alignment with the site contracts department and client requirements.
• Track progress of site contracts and related documents in required internal and client systems.
• Proactively identify and raise risks, and suggest mitigation plans to achieve study milestones and site contract timelines.
• File contractual documents per department and client requirements.
• Attend and participate in study team project calls, as applicable.
• Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to support timely site start-up and maintenance for clinical trials, including accurate forecast of contract execution timelines.
• Review site contracts for completeness and accuracy, ensure adherence to requirements, correct documents, and file changes to contracts.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and collaborate with team members.
• Mentor other site contracts department team members as needed.
• Complete all required project, client, and department trainings on time and adhere to SOPs, processes, and procedures.

What you need

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-6 years of experience in a Clinical Research environment
• Professional conduct in daily activities
• Extensive competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions from various sources
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks on time
• Ability to mentor and train other site contracts team members as needed
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal guidance
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence in dealing with external and internal clients

Additional information: This role may be eligible for remote work and hybrid arrangements as noted above.

Benefits

ICON offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance. Benefits examples include:

• Annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance offerings
• Retirement planning options
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks) with 24-hour access to a global network of professionals
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits (e.g., childcare vouchers, gym discounts, subsidised travel passes, health assessments)

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

ICON is committed to inclusion and belonging. We provide an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform essential functions, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role? We encourage you to apply regardless of whether you meet every listed requirement. Are you a current ICON employee? Apply here.