Client Contract Analyst II, Early Phase

About the role

ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, is hiring a Contract Analyst II for its Client Contract Services team. The analyst coordinates, develops and executes client/sponsor contracts and change orders for newly awarded and ongoing projects, with a focus on change orders for early phase studies. The position is office hybrid in Sofia, Bulgaria or the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Work simultaneously on several early phase contracts and/or change orders
• Work with ICON Legal, the Sales Team and their Contracts Managers to agree the terms and conditions of contracts and change orders
• Learn ICON costing tools, client budget grids and templates, and understand the department's tasks and cost drivers
• Solicit and review contracts and change orders from operational departments
• Develop cash neutral payment schedules as required
• Flag client questions or comments for Legal, operations, senior management or the client, and provide project/financial analysis to justify project team information before client submission
• Keep Salesforce up to date with accurate contract and change order status
• Maintain client and project files and tracking tools, and review documents and budgets before final QC review
• Build relationships with project teams, sales, proposals, finance, project analysis and clients, and lead or assist internal contract meetings

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in sponsor contract management and financial analysis in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or CRO industry
• Experience on early phase study budgets preferred
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of contract fundamentals, legal terminology and commercial agreement structures
• Attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with project budgeting, pricing models and change order management preferred
• Experience negotiating commercial or contractual terms with clients preferred

What we offer

• 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 learning and development opportunities