Senior Site Contracts Negotiator
ICR United States USA
Apply to this jobICON 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.
We are currently seeking a Site Contract Negotiator to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Site Contract Negotiator at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating the initiation of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributing to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.
What you will do:
Lead end-to-end negotiation of clinical trial agreements with investigative sites in the Czech Republic, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
Manage complex contract amendments and ancillary agreements, balancing compliance with commercial and operational priorities
Act as a trusted partner to Czech sites, negotiating directly in Czech and English to build strong, long-term relationships
Collaborate cross-functionally with study teams to enable timely site activation and study start-up
Track and manage contract progress in ICON and client systems, ensuring full transparency and accuracy
Proactively identify risks to timelines and drive mitigation strategies to keep studies on track
Ensure all contractual documents are complete, compliant, and audit-ready
Contribute to team knowledge sharing and may mentor junior colleagues
What you bring:
Fluent English and Czech (essential) – ability to confidently negotiate with Czech sites
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3–6 years’ experience in clinical research, ideally within site contracts, SSU, or legal/contracting roles
Strong understanding of clinical trial agreements and negotiation processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet tight timelines
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
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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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Summary
Negotiate clinical trial agreements with sites, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
Job title
Senior Site Contracts Negotiator
Experience level
3-6 years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
Czech Republic or Slovakia, remote allowed
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Czechia
Slovakia