Contract Specialist

Title – Contract Specialist

Location – London, hybrid (1 day in the central London office per month)

Sponsor dedicated

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research 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 to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. Our people are our greatest strength, are 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 what we do, we do well.

The SO Contracting Specialist is accountable for coordination, preparation, and execution of clinical study contracts (PI, site, institution, MSA, local vendors, etc, as applicable) in a direct country or extended country group (OPC and satellite countries) in close collaboration with SSO Study Start-Up Managers, SO Clinical Project Managers and SO Finance Specialists in compliance with our clients processes, GCP/CH and regulatory requirements.

Accountabilities

– Supports country SSU strategy in close collaboration with SO Study Start-Up Team Lead and SO Study Start-Up Managers to ensure SSU timelines and deliverables are met according to country commitments

– Accountable for coordination, preparation, and execution of clinical study contracts and amendments (PI, site, institution, MSA, local vendors, etc. as applicable) in assigned projects

– Tracks and oversees contract status incl. dispatch and return of contracts

– Negotiates financial & legal conditions, escalates issues as applicable

– Single point of contact for local Legal and ERC (e.g., for patient reimbursement topics)

– Develops and standardizes local contract templates (e.g., for EC submission if required by local regulation) and MSAs

– Ensures adherence to financial standards, prevailing legislation, ICH/GCP, IRB/IEC, Health

– Authority and SOP requirements. Implements innovative and efficient processes which are in line with our clients strategy

You are:

• Able to travel to the central London office once a month
• Full right to work in the UK
• 12+ months\’ in a similar role either within industry or academia

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 maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised 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, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: 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, colour, 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 through the form below.
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