Site Contracts Lead

ICON plc

. Oversee and coordinate preparation, negotiation, and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets for assigned studies or portfolios .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Poland, Georgia, Portugal, Spain, BulgariaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial agreements and site contracting, with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. Capable of managing multiple studies while ensuring compliance with legal and budgetary requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Site ContractingContract NegotiationClinical Trial AgreementsBudget ManagementCollaboration with Legal and Finance

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Hard Skills

Contract ManagementNegotiationBudget StructuresClinical Trial AgreementsRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedCollaborative Mindset

Industry Keywords

CROPharmaHealthcareContracting PlaybooksCompliance Considerations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and coordinate preparation, negotiation, and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets for assigned studies or portfolios
Oversee contract management workstreams and ensure deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations
Manage end-to-end site contracting activities, including template use, negotiation, and execution tracking
Serve as a primary escalation point for contract issues and propose solutions balancing sponsor, site, and internal requirements
Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams on contract language, budget assumptions, and risk positions
Monitor contracting timelines and metrics, identify bottlenecks, and drive corrective actions to improve cycle times
Provide guidance and oversight to Site Contracts Negotiators
Contribute to contracting playbooks, templates, and standard processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Strong experience in clinical site contracting or similar contract negotiation roles within CRO, pharma, or healthcare
Good understanding of clinical trial agreements, budget structures, and key legal and compliance considerations
Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills
Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple studies and priorities
Collaborative mindset with experience guiding or coordinating the work of others
Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Benefits

Comp & perks

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