Contract Administrator (Legal)

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.

The Contract Administrator is responsible for the timely preparation, review, negotiation and administration of a variety of contracts, including the tracking and maintenance of legal contract records in  database(s).  This individual should be able to work and think independently, as well as work with supporting Legal Counsels and Contract Specialistwithin the Incyte Legal Department, to support the transition of high volume of contracts. 

What you will be doing:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalizecontracts within the company.  Contract types may include vendor service agreements, change orders,clinical trial agreements, assignments and amendments.  
• Performs research on  and track contractual obligations within agreements.
• Manage tracking, filing and maintenance of legal contract records in the legal database.
• Acts as liaison between clients, company attorneys, company contract specialists, external vendors and other supporting departments (eg, finance) as it relates to contract preparation, negotiation and administration.
• Assists company attorneys and company contract specialists as needed on contract matters.

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You are:

• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• At least three (3) years pharmaceutical or bio-technology contracting experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Knowledge of Salesforce helpful, but not required.
• Proactive with a sense of urgency with assigned work with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What ICON can offer you:Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.Our benefits examples include:

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

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefitsICON, 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. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here.Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.