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ICON Site Specialist I – Contracts & Budgets Jobs in Chennai

ICON is hiring a Site Specialist I – Contracts & Budgets for its Study Start-Up team in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This opportunity is suitable for professionals with 3+ years of experience negotiating and managing clinical trial agreements (CTAs) and site budgets in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization (CRO) environment. The role involves contract negotiations, budget management, clinical trial site activation, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline and strong contract management skills can apply.

Company Overview

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization that supports the development of new medicines and treatments. The company works with pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations to advance clinical research and help bring treatments to patients.

Job Details

• Company: ICON

• Designation: Site Specialist I – Contracts & Budgets

• Job Requisition ID: JR155444

• Vacancy ID: 52543

• Department: Study Start-Up

• Business Unit: ICON Full Service & Corporate Support

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

• Work Mode: Hybrid

• Experience: 3+ years in clinical trial contract and site budget management

Job Role & Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Contracts & Budget Management

• Lead the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) and site budgets with investigative sites.

• Review client-requested contract changes, assess deviations, and escalate issues when required.

• Ensure contracts and amendments are complete, accurate, compliant with internal standards, and appropriately filed in contract databases.

• Maintain clear and timely documentation of site interactions and contract status updates.

Study Start-Up & Site Activation

• Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Project Management teams to support timely site activation.

• Forecast and track contract execution timelines.

• Coordinate translations and assist with submission packages for Central and Local Ethics Committees (ECs), Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and Competent Authorities.

• Support study start-up activities in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Work with Functional Management to ensure compliance with local laws, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies.

• Identify, assess, and escalate contractual, legal, and operational risks.

• Proactively communicate issues to the CTA Lead, FSA Project Manager, Clinical Trial Manager (CTM), or Contract Manager.

• Apply departmental guidelines when evaluating contract changes and making decisions.

Team Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Manage multiple contracts simultaneously while adapting to changing timelines and business priorities.

• Mentor and guide junior Contract Associates.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen collaboration with project teams and investigative sites.

• Provide recommendations to CTA Leads and Project or Functional Management to improve team efficiency and service delivery.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience: At least 3 years of experience negotiating and managing clinical trial contracts and site budgets within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environment.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of clinical trial regulatory and compliance requirements across jurisdictions.

• Contract Management: Experience with clinical trial agreements, site budgets, contract amendments, and execution timelines.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to evaluate contract changes, identify risks, and recommend appropriate actions.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Organization: Ability to prioritize multiple contracts, manage deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation.

• Teamwork: Ability to work independently, collaborate across functions, and support junior team members.

Location & Work Mode

The position is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role involves collaboration with clinical operations teams, project managers, investigative sites, and other stakeholders to support clinical trial start-up activities.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official ICON careers portal.

Apply Online: ICON Site Specialist I – Contracts & Budgets, Chennai

Candidates should highlight their experience in clinical trial agreement negotiations, site budget management, contract execution, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation in their application.

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