Site Contracts Negotiator II

JobSpace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health and wellbeing programmes

Retirement and pension plans

Life assurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance programmes

Training and career development

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Site Contracts Negotiator II in New Zealand to independently manage negotiations and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets. You will work with sites and internal stakeholders to support efficient study start-up.

Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, adapting language per sponsor needs, and maintaining records while collaborating with legal, finance, and project teams to ensure timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in law, business, life sciences, or related field.
• Experience in site contracting, contracts administration in CRO/pharma/healthcare.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate site contracts and budgets with investigator sites per defined parameters.
• Review and adapt contract language to sponsor requirements and local laws.
• Manage a portfolio of contracts and monitor cycle times.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to resolve questions.
• Maintain records of negotiations and executed agreements in systems.
• Support template/process improvements and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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Site Contracts Negotiator - New Zealand - Home or Office

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients, and suppliers.

As a Site Contracts Negotiator II at ICON, you will independently manage the negotiation and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets for a range of studies. You will work closely with sites and internal stakeholders to support efficient and compliant study start-up.

What You Will Do:

You will contribute to contract management activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively. Key responsibilities include:

• 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 questions and ensure alignment.
• Maintaining accurate records of negotiations, approvals, and executed agreements in relevant systems.
• Supporting continuous improvement in contract templates, processes, and guidance, and mentoring junior colleagues where appropriate.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant contract management experience, along with the following qualifications and skills. Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in site contracting, contracts administration, or similar roles within CRO, pharma, or healthcare.
• Good understanding of clinical trial agreements and budget negotiation principles.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and timelines, with attention to detail and quality.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with a collaborative approach to stakeholders.

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.