Budgets & Contract Associate

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; Italia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Budgets & Contracts Associate to prepare, negotiate, and finalize agreements related to clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing contracts, collaborating with global teams, and analyzing terms while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. A competitive salary and extensive benefits package are offered.

Servizi

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance options

Retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Gym discounts

Competenze

• At least 4 years of experience in legal, pharmaceutical, or clinical research.
• Familiar with healthcare compliance and relevant guidelines.
• Knowledgeable about clinical research processes.

Mansioni

• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial agreements.
• Collaborate with global teams to analyze contractual terms.
• Manage the contract amendment lifecycle.

Conoscenze

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong negotiation skills

Problem resolution skills

Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish or German

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or business disciplines

Strumenti

MS Office

Database management

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

As a Budgets & Contracts Associate Sponsor dedicated, 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 and oversee a Clinical Research Organization responsible for contract negotiations. You will support 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/measurements.
• Collaborate with global teams to review and analyze contractual terms and conditions. Assess legal and budget risks with team support functions. Partner with Healthcare Compliance, Risk Management, Privacy, and other stakeholders to obtain guidance and drive resolution. Escalate issues as appropriate.
• Analyze investigator fees concerning fair market value pricing and ensure alignment with regional standards and client pricing guidelines. Lead or participate in approval escalations as needed.
• 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 resolution. Assess risks related to budgets and legal provisions, escalating issues when necessary.
• Proactively recommend process improvements to reduce cycle times, create savings, and enhance efficiency in site initiation.
• Maintain legal document and metrics tracking, identifying potential needs for contract amendments and managing their lifecycle.
• Assist in reviewing, authorizing, and understanding site payments. Ensure investigator grants comply with study costs and compliance guidelines.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness for inspection readiness, maintaining system records according to expectations and retention requirements.
• Adhere to training requirements and develop therapeutic knowledge to ensure quality service delivery.

Qualifications

You are:

• Holding a bachelor’s degree in scientific or business disciplines.
• Having at least 4 years of experience or equivalent competencies in legal, pharmaceutical, or clinical research industries.
• Possessing excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with healthcare compliance and relevant guidance (HIPAA, FCPA, Safe Harbor, etc.).
• Knowledgeable about clinical research processes.
• Capable of working effectively in cross-functional teams and independently.
• Strong in negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Proficient with PCs, MS Office, and database management.
• Fluent in English and at least one local language (Spanish or German).

What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on our people. We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. Alongside a competitive salary, ICON offers various benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including:

• Annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options
• Retirement planning
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)
• Life assurance
• Optional benefits like childcare vouchers, gym discounts, travel passes, health assessments, etc.

Visit our careers website for more: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are core to our culture. We’re committed to a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Qualified candidates will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For accommodations during the application process, please contact us through the provided link: https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We encourage you to apply — you might be exactly what we’re looking for, whether for this or other roles.