About the role
Contract Analyst II - Office with Flex in Sofia, Bulgaria or 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.
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 client/sponsor contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects, with a primary focus on change orders associated with early phase studies.
Location: Office Hybrid within Sofia, Bulgaria/UK.
What you will be doing:
- Work simultaneously on numerous Early Phase 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 sponsor contract management and financial analysis, in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
- Experience working on Early Phase study budgets (preferred)
- 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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- 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
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