ICON

Site Contracts Lead

Poland · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerICON
LocationPoland
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted9 Oct 2026

Site Contracts Lead - Home or office based

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

As a Site Contracts Lead at ICON, you will oversee and coordinate the preparation, negotiation, and execution of clinical trial agreements and budgets for assigned studies or portfolios.

What You Will Do:

You will oversee contract management workstreams, ensuring deliverables meet quality and timeline expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing end-to-end site contracting activities for assigned studies, including template use, negotiation, and execution tracking.
Serving as a primary escalation point for contract issues, proposing solutions that balance sponsor, site, and internal requirements.
Collaborating with legal, finance, and project teams to ensure alignment on contract language, budget assumptions, and risk positions.
Monitoring contracting timelines and metrics, identifying bottlenecks, and driving corrective actions to improve cycle times.
Providing guidance and oversight to Site Contracts Negotiators working on the same studies or programmes.
Contributing to the development and refinement of contracting playbooks, templates, and standard processes.

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Your Profile:

You will have solid contract management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.

Required qualifications and experience:

Bachelor's degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong experience in clinical site contracting or similar contract negotiation roles within CRO, pharma, or healthcare.
Good understanding of clinical trial agreements, budget structures, and key legal and compliance considerations.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple studies and priorities.
Collaborative mindset with experience guiding or coordinating the work of others.

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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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