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ICON plc

Site Contracts Negotiator II

ICON plc

. Independently manage the negotiation and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets for a range of studies .

Posted 10/25/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trial agreements and budgets, with a strong focus on negotiation and contract administration. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior colleagues while maintaining attention to detail and quality in contract execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical Trial AgreementsBudget NegotiationContract ManagementNegotiation SkillsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills
Contract AdministrationSite ContractingNegotiation PrinciplesPortfolio ManagementCycle Time Monitoring
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsProactive MindsetCollaborative ApproachMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Contract TemplatesNegotiation Records Systems
Industry Keywords
CROPharmaHealthcareLocal LawsSponsor Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Independently manage the negotiation and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets for a range of studies
  • Contribute to contract management activities and take responsibility for deliverables
  • Negotiate site contracts and budgets with investigator sites within defined parameters and playbooks
  • Review and adapt contract language to reflect sponsor requirements, local laws, and site feedback
  • Manage a portfolio of contracts, monitor cycle times, and address barriers to execution
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and project teams to resolve contractual questions and ensure alignment
  • Maintain accurate records of negotiations, approvals, and executed agreements in relevant systems
  • Support continuous improvement in contract templates, processes, and guidance
  • Mentor junior colleagues where appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Relevant experience in site contracting, contracts administration, or similar roles within CRO, pharma, or healthcare
  • Good understanding of clinical trial agreements and budget negotiation principles
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple contracts and timelines, with attention to detail and quality
  • Proactive, solution-focused mindset with a collaborative approach to stakeholders
  • 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