Contract Specialist

ICON
Title – Contract Specialist Location – London, hybrid (1 day in the central London office per month)

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research by providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government and public health organisations. With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures excellence in our work.

Role Overview

The SO Contracting Specialist is responsible for coordinating, preparing, and executing clinical study contracts (PI, site, institution, MSA, local vendors, etc.) in a specific country or extended country group (OPC and satellite countries). This role involves close collaboration with SSO Study Start-Up Managers, SO Clinical Project Managers, and SO Finance Specialists to ensure compliance with client processes, GCP/ICH, and regulatory requirements.

Accountabilities

1. Support country SSU strategy in collaboration with the SO Study Start-Up Team Lead and Managers to meet SSU timelines and deliverables.
2. Coordinate, prepare, and execute clinical study contracts and amendments as applicable.
3. Track and oversee contract status, including dispatch and return of contracts.
4. Negotiate financial and legal conditions, escalating issues as needed.
5. Serve as the single point of contact for local Legal and ERC regarding topics like patient reimbursement.
6. Develop and standardize local contract templates and MSAs.
7. Ensure adherence to financial standards, legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, and Health Authority requirements.
8. Implement innovative and efficient processes aligned with client strategies.

Candidate Requirements

• Ability to travel to the central London office once a month.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• At least 12 months’ experience in a similar role within industry or academia.

What ICON Offers

Our success depends on our people. We prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. Alongside a competitive salary, ICON offers various benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including:

• Annual leave entitlements
• Health insurance options
• Retirement planning options
• Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)
• Life assurance
• Optional benefits like childcare vouchers, bike schemes, gym discounts, travel passes, health assessments, etc.

Visit our careers website to learn more about working at ICON. We are committed to inclusion and providing an accessible environment for all candidates. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, gender, or other protected characteristics. For accommodations during the application process, please visit this link . We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the listed requirements, as you might still be the perfect fit for this or other roles at ICON.