Senior Site Contracts Negotiator

ICON plc • Blue Bell, SD

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About The Position

Senior Site Contracts Negotiator 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 Senior Site Contracts Negotiator at ICON, you will lead the negotiation of clinical trial agreements and budgets with investigator sites, ensuring timely, compliant, and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in site contracting or clinical vendor contracting within CRO, pharma, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial agreements, budget structures, and key legal and compliance considerations.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to balance site, sponsor, and organisational needs.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with experience managing multiple contracts and timelines across countries.
• Solution-focused mindset, with the ability to manage escalation situations and contribute to process improvements.
• Having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation of contract management tasks requiring technical depth, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Lead the negotiation of site contracts and budgets for complex or high-priority clinical studies across multiple countries.
• Review contract terms to ensure alignment with sponsor requirements, internal policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Serve as a key point of contact for sites on contractual matters, addressing questions and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to ensure consistency of contractual language and budget assumptions.
• Monitor contract cycle times and provide input into strategies to reduce timelines and improve efficiency.
• Support the development and refinement of contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines.

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