Senior Contracts Manager Germany

Senior Contracts Manager Germany

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.

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Contracts to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Manager, Contracts at ICON, you will play a pivotal role in managing contract negotiations, ensuring compliance, and facilitating the execution of agreements critical to the advancement of innovative treatments and therapies.

What you will be doing

• Leading contract negotiations with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders to establish mutually beneficial agreements.
• Reviewing and analyzing contract terms and conditions to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Providing guidance and support to internal teams on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Developing and implementing contract management processes and tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with legal, finance, and operational teams to resolve contract‑related issues and disputes.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field; JD or MBA preferred.
• Proven experience in contract management, negotiation, and administration within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or clinical research industry.
• Strong understanding of contract law, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

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.

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

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.

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