Senior Contract Analyst

IRE • Wilmington, NC

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior Contract Analyst to join ICON’s Client Contract Services team. This role plays a critical part in supporting the commercial and operational success of our projects by developing, negotiating, and executing client contracts and change orders for both newly awarded and ongoing studies. As a trusted business partner, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Legal, and Sales to ensure contractual agreements are accurate, commercially sound, and aligned with project requirements. You will also contribute to quality oversight through contract peer reviews and quality control activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Clinical Research, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in contract management, financial analysis, or a related field, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess financial and contractual implications
• Understanding of contract fundamentals, legal terminology, and commercial agreement structures
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly with Word & Excel

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with project budgeting, pricing models, and change order management
• Experience negotiating commercial or contractual terms with clients

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, negotiate, and execute client contracts, start-up agreements, and change orders
• Gather input from key stakeholders to ensure contract terms and change orders accurately reflect project needs
• Review budget modifications and challenge assumptions related to scope, timelines, resources, and project requirements to ensure changes are valid and well supported
• Interpret contractual language, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), study start-up agreements, and standalone contracts
• Analyze project budgets and cost proposals, providing recommendations and justification for client submissions
• Collaborate with Legal, Sales, Finance, and Operational teams to determine appropriate contractual and commercial terms
• Lead contract and budget discussions with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes
• Manage multiple contracts and change orders simultaneously while meeting client deadlines and maintaining exceptional accuracy
• Independently prioritize workload and drive contract deliverables through to completion
• Develop expertise in ICON’s costing tools, budget models, and contract management processes
• Maintain complete and accurate contract documentation, project files, and tracking systems
• Update internal reporting systems with clear and timely contract status information
• Participate in contract peer reviews and quality control activities to support team excellence and consistency
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed (approximately 5% or less)

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: Senior