.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.Position Overview The Site Contract and Budget Analyst will work directly with clinical sites and legal on the negotiation of the Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) and budget.Key Responsibilities Serve as primary point of contact with Investigative Sites for budget negotiations.Serve as primary point of contact between Vertex Legal and Investigative Site for the CTA language negotiations.Adhere to CBM policies and procedures for CTA and budget negotiations.Escalate budgets, as required, for fair market value assessments and collect relevant study documents/rationale to support budget escalations.Document all budget and contract activities in a tracking database and maintain milestone data.Liaise with Vertex Legal, Study Management, CBM and CRO (if applicable) to address and resolve site queries.Attend and contribute to study related meetings, as required.Keep Site Contracting Manager and study team members aware of urgent issues and status updates that may adversely impact study start-up timelines.Manage site relationships to high standards of excellence.Qualifications Strong communication (written and verbal) skills to interact with internal Vertex groups as well as external groups.Strong analytical capabilities.Intermediate presentation skills.Ability to work in a matrix, cross-functional team.Ability to understand, clearly articulate and defend company budget decisions and rationales.Thorough understanding of clinical trial budgeting process and ability to summarize high-level feedback.Why ICON? Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best-in-class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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
