Site Contracts Negotiator II — Clinical Budgeting

KCR Placement; Center Square (PA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Life assurance

Retirement planning

Job summary

ICON plc is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation dedicated to bringing new medicines to patients faster. We are a values-driven organisation where integrity, collaboration and inclusion guide how we work with customers, patients and suppliers.

We are seeking a Site Contracts Negotiator II to contribute to contract management, negotiate site contracts and budgets, and collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to ensure timely execution and high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, life sciences, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 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 organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts and timelines, with attention to detail and quality.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with a collaborative approach to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate 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.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or related field

Job description

ICON plc is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation dedicated to bringing new medicines to patients faster. We are a values-driven organisation where integrity, collaboration and inclusion guide how we work with customers, patients and suppliers.

We are seeking a Site Contracts Negotiator II to contribute to contract management, negotiate site contracts and budgets, and collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to ensure timely execution and high-quality