Contract Analyst II [Remote]

Contract Analyst II - Wilmington, NC

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We have an incredible opportunity for a Contract Analyst II to join ICON’s Client Contract Services team. The Contract Analyst II will coordinate, develop, and execute all client/sponsor contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects.

Location: Wilmington, NC (Remote, but with onsite training and potential for Adhoc onsite visits)

What you will be doing:

• Work simultaneously on numerous contracts and/or change orders
• Interact with ICON Legal, the Sales Team, and their respective Contracts Manager, to determine the appropriate terms and conditions to be included in the contracts and change orders
• Develop an understanding of applicable ICON costing tools, client budget grids, and any tools and templates
• Understand the operational department's tasks and roles within the task as well as cost drivers within ICON
• Solicit input and review of contracts and change orders from the relevant operational departments
• Develop cash neutral payment schedules as required
• Work with respective Contract Manager to recognize when client questions/comments require input and review by Legal and/or operations/senior management or with the client
• Work with respective Contract Manager to provide project/financial analysis on the project budget to justify supporting information from the project team on prior to client submission
• Update Salesforce in a timely and consistent manner with concise, accurate information on status of the contract or change order
• Develop and maintain client/project files and tracking tools
• Review client/project documents and budgets prior to submission to their respective Contract Manager for final QC review
• Build relationships with ICON project teams, sales, proposals, finance, project analysis and with clients
• Lead and/or assist with internal meetings related to contracts and change orders

Your profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in contract management, financial analysis, or a related field, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess financial and contractual implications
• Understanding of contract fundamentals, legal terminology, and commercial agreement structures
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly with Word & Excel
• Familiarity with project budgeting, pricing models, and change order management (preferred)
• Experience negotiating commercial or contractual terms with clients (preferred)

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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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