Contract Analyst II

Location: Wilmington, NC (Remote, but with onsite training and potential for ad-hoc onsite visits)

About the role

The Contract Analyst II will coordinate, develop, and execute all client/sponsor contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects.

Responsibilities

• Work simultaneously on numerous 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 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in contract management, financial analysis, or a related field, preferably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry
• 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)

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized 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, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

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