Contract Analyst I

Contract Analyst I - Ireland, Dublin ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. Were 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 As a Contract Analyst at ICON, you will play a crucial role in the coordination and development of contracts and change orders for newly awarded and ongoing clinical research projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work cross-functionally with ICONs operational, legal, and commercial teams, gaining hands on experience in clinical trial contracting within a global organization. Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and coordinate contracts and change orders, including Start Up Agreements, for new and existing projects.
• Manage multiple contracts simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in delivery.
• Collaborate with operational, legal, and sales teams to determine appropriate terms and conditions for inclusion in agreements.
• Participate in on the job training to develop knowledge of ICONs costing tools, budget templates, and client-specific requirements.
• Request and incorporate feedback from operational departments during contract development.
• Create cash neutral payment schedules in line with project requirements.
• Work closely with the assigned Contract Manager to flag issues requiring legal or senior management input.
• Maintain accurate, up to date records in Salesforce, ensuring clear tracking of contract status.
• Support the preparation and review of contract files, project budgets, and related documentation ahead of internal quality control checks.
• Communicate proactively with project teams and clients regarding contract and change order progress.
• Provide essential input for negotiations and discussions with clients, supporting Contract Managers, Sales teams, and Project Leads as needed.
• Attend client related meetings and assist with contract-related discussions and follow-ups

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Ideally Have:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 1-2 years experience in an administrative, coordination, or support role
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data and templates.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong sense of professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and an interest in developing a career within clinical research or contracts management.
• A team player mindset and comfort working in a fast paced, collaborative, and global environment.

#LI-LP1 What ICON can offer you: Our success depends on the quality of our people. Thats why weve 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 familys needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize 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 familys 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 site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Were 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 Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - theres every chance youre exactly what were looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

Information :

• Company : ICON Plc
• Position : Contract Analyst I
• Location : Dublin, County Dublin
• Country : IE