Contract Analyst II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Oversee, create, and implement client/sponsor contracts and change orders for both new and ongoing projects, focusing mainly on change orders linked to early phase studies.

• Manage multiple Early Phase contracts and/or change orders concurrently.

• Collaborate with ICON Legal, the Sales Team, and Contracts Managers to establish suitable contract terms and conditions.

• Gain familiarity with ICON's costing tools, client budget grids, and relevant tools and templates.

• Comprehend the tasks, roles, and cost drivers of operational departments within ICON.

• Gather feedback and review contracts and change orders with appropriate operational departments.

• Create cash-neutral payment schedules as necessary.

• Recognize when client inquiries or comments necessitate review by Legal, operations, senior management, or the client.

• Provide project and financial analysis on project budgets to support information prior to client submission.

• Update Salesforce with clear, precise contract or change-order status information.

• Establish and maintain client/project files and tracking tools.

• Review client/project documents and budgets before final quality-control submission.

• Cultivate relationships with ICON project teams, sales, proposals, finance, project analysis, and clients.

• Lead or support internal meetings concerning contracts and change orders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in sponsor contract management and financial analysis within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.

• Experience with Early Phase study budgets is preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to evaluate financial and contractual ramifications.

• Knowledge of contract fundamentals, legal terminology, and commercial agreement structures.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities, with the capacity to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.

• Familiarity with project budgeting, pricing models, and change order management is preferred.

• Experience in negotiating commercial or contractual terms with clients is preferred.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with performance-related incentives.

• Health and wellbeing programs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.

• Retirement and pension plans.

• Life assurance and disability coverage.

• Employee assistance programs and wellbeing resources.

• Opportunities for learning and development through structured training and career pathways.