Contract Analyst I

Contract Analyst I - Office with Flex - Dublin, Ireland or Swansea, UK ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster. As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers. The department role is to coordinate, develop, and execute all client/sponsor contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects at ICON Clinical Research. The role of the Contract Analyst I is to coordinate, develop, and execute all client/sponsor contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects. The Contract Analyst I can be office- or home-based but are looking for candidates with an easy access to the Swansea office with a reasonable commute . Job Role: • Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which are based on our commitment to People, Clients and Performance. Contract/Change Order Development: • Coordinate and develop contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects at ICON. • Work simultaneously on numerous contracts and/or change orders. • Interact with ICON Legal, the Sales Team, and their respective Contracts Manager, as necessary, to determine the appropriate terms and conditions to be included in the contracts (inclusive of Start-up Agreements) and change orders. • Develop an understanding of applicable ICON costing tools, client budget grids, and any tools and templates developed within the Client Contract Services group. • 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 their 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. • Responsible for management of own clients. Quality: • 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, and project analysis. • With clients, other ICON service areas and vendors. Communication : • Ensure clear and direct communication when corresponding (verbally or written) with the project team and client on the status of the contract and/or change order. • Provide the relevant information required for negotiations and discussions with clients regarding cost proposals/change orders/contracts to the Contract Manager, the respective Sales personnel, and project teams. • Lead and/or assist internal meetings required related to contracts and change orders. • Assist with client related meetings required related to contracts and change orders. Process Improvement: As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs. Travel: • Due to the nature of this position it may be required for the employee to travel. Therefore, dependent on the employee’s location, the employee may be required to possess a valid Drivers license. • Travel (approximately 5% or less) domestic and/or international. • To undertake other reasonably related duties as may be assigned from time to time. Your Profile: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Prior experience in contract analysis, finance, or a related field. Profound experience with Excel. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. #LI-MK2 Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based. Rewards & Benefits ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development. Benefits may include: 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 Benefits may vary depending on role and location. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. Inclusion and Accessibility ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here . Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply