Clinical Site Contracts Specialist

IRE

11d • Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Site Contracts Specialist is a home-based UK role at ICON Strategic Solutions, working in a sponsor-dedicated model with support from ICON’s global expertise. The position is responsible for clinical trial contract management deliverables, with a focus on quality and efficiency. The specialist prepares, negotiates, and finalizes clinical trial and ancillary agreements for company-sponsored and/or investigator-initiated studies, either directly with clinical trial sites or through oversight of a Clinical Research Organization responsible for negotiations. The role also supports contract amendments, confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms, site and investigator budgets, and assessment of legal and budget risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, communications, or a related discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in contract administration, contract management, or a related field in the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
• Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and regulatory requirements related to clinical trials and vendor agreements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate complex contractual issues and propose effective solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to clinical trial activities and vendor relationships.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Prepare, negotiate, and finalize clinical trial and ancillary agreements for company-sponsored and/or investigator-initiated studies, directly with clinical trial sites or by overseeing a Clinical Research Organization responsible for negotiations.
• Work with global teams to review and analyze contractual terms and conditions.
• Assess legal and budget risks in conjunction with team support functions.
• Analyze investigator fees in relation to fair market value pricing and ensure alignment with regional standards and J&J pricing guidelines.
• Support negotiations of confidentiality agreements, informed consent forms, and other ancillary contract documents as required.
• Participate in discussions related to developing site and investigator budgets aligned with fair market value.
• Manage the contract amendment lifecycle.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level