ICON plcChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaOn-siteFull-time3+ years
Listing expiry: 21 October 2026
About the role
Role Overview
The role focuses on negotiating, executing and managing clinical trial agreements and site budgets. It supports clinical study start-up, regulatory compliance, contract risk mitigation and coordination with investigative sites and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead negotiation, execution and ongoing management of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and site budgets with investigative sites.
- Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Project Management teams to support timely site activation, including forecasting and tracking contract execution timelines.
- Work with Functional Management to ensure adherence to local laws, regulatory requirements and departmental policies, minimizing legal and operational risks.
- Support study start-up activities, including coordinating translations and assisting with submission packages for Central and Local EC/IRB and Competent Authorities.
- Review and evaluate client-requested contract changes, assess deviations, escalate issues when required, and apply departmental guidelines.
- Prioritize and manage multiple contracts while adapting to changing timelines and business needs.
- Identify and escalate risks or issues to the appropriate study and contract leads.
- Ensure contracts and amendments are complete, accurate, compliant with internal standards and appropriately filed in contract databases.
- Maintain clear, timely documentation of site interactions and contract status updates.
- Mentor and guide junior Contract Associates.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, collaboration and service delivery.
- Provide recommendations to CTA Leads and Project or Functional Management to improve team efficiency and responsiveness.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Three or more years of experience negotiating and managing clinical trial contracts and site budgets in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or contract research organization environment.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial regulatory and compliance requirements across jurisdictions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, set clear timelines and deliver within deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain legal and financial concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate risks.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Additional Details
- The role is part of the Site Activation team.
- The employer offers benefits that may include annual leave, health insurance, retirement planning, life assurance, an employee assistance programme and country-specific optional benefits.
- The employer states that it is committed to inclusion, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations during recruitment and employment.