Senior Site Contracts Lead

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.

As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.

As a Senior Site Contracts Lead at ICON, you will oversee the negotiation and management of clinical trial agreements and related site contracts for complex, global studies.

What You Will Do:

Your focus will be on coordinating contract management delivery, resolving issues, and developing team capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development, negotiation, and finalisation of site contracts and budgets for complex or high-priority clinical studies.
• Acting as a key point of escalation for contract issues, proposing solutions that balance site needs, sponsor requirements, and internal policies.
• Collaborating with legal, finance, project management, and other stakeholders to resolve contractual questions and ensure alignment.
• Monitoring contract cycle times and performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements.
• Supporting customer meetings and governance forums by providing updates on contracting status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Mentoring and guiding contract specialists and leads, contributing to training, standards, and best practices within the contracts function.

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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