ICON plc
Manager, R&D Contract & Budget Management
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Manager Finance Home based Spain
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.
What You Will Do:
As a Manager, Finance at ICON, you will provide operational and analytical contract support for R&D business functions, managing the end-to-end contract lifecycle. This role partners cross-functionally with R&D stakeholders, Legal, Global Strategic Sourcing, Finance, and external vendors to ensure compliant, efficient, and cost-effective contract execution.
You will manage day-to-day finance and financial and contract management activities, supporting your team to deliver quality outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Draft and negotiate work order agreements, change order amendments, loan equipment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and requests for proposals.
- Review, revise, and manage contracts supporting routine activities, including consulting, supplier, distributor, clinical, service, and other non-standard agreements.
- Escalate complex legal and factual matters to Legal and support issue resolution.
- Oversee contract lifecycle management, including maintaining contract files, managing the contract request system, tracking deliverables, and generating reports.
- Partner with the business teams to prepare and execute CDA and NDA agreements.
- Lead onboarding and training for new Contract Managers.
- Train internal stakeholders on contract management systems and processes.
- Facilitate weekly and monthly contract status meetings as appropriate.
- Prepare contract summaries and ensure agreements are executed in compliance with company policies and service level standard turnaround times.
- Support the business contract requests and monitor execution timelines.
- Secure all required internal approvals for contract terms and provisions prior to execution.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
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Your Profile:
You will have solid contracts and financial management experience, with the ability to manage competing priorities and develop your team.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech contract management or clinical budget management.
- Experience with vendor negotiations and CRO interactions.
- Proficiency in CLM systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba).
- Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of contract lifecycle management processes, including drafting, review, approval workflows, and execution.
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech regulatory requirements impacting R&D contracts (e.g., GxP, Sunshine Act, data privacy considerations).
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Strategic Sourcing, and R&D stakeholders.
- Ability to identify contractual risk and escalate appropriately.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with ability to analyze and summarize contract data.
- Experience supporting audits or compliance reviews related to contracting activities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
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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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