.**Contract Analyst II**ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.**The Role**ICON's **Client Contract Services** team are responsible for the coordination, development and execution of all client contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects.As a **Contract Analyst II**, you will be responsible for developing the budgets in collaboration with Finance, Legal and Operational teams at ICON.- Coordinate and develop contracts and change orders for newly awarded and on-going projects at ICON.- Work simultaneously on numerous contracts and/or change orders.- Lead discussion with ICON Legal, the Sales Team, and liaison with their respective Contracts Manager, as necessary, to determine the appropriate terms and conditions to be included in the contracts (inclusive of Start-up Agreements) and change orders.- Understand applicable ICON costing tools, client budget grids, and any tools and templates developed within the Client Contract Services group.- Solicit input and review of contracts and change orders from the relevant operational departments.- Understand reasons and challenge supporting information provided by the project team related to budget changes (timeline, specifications, tasks, hours, etc.) and that the budget changes are reasonable and justified.- Develop cash neutral payment schedules as required.- Recognize when client questions/comments need required input and review by Legal and/or operations/senior management.- Provide project/financial analysis on the project budget to justify supporting information from the project team on prior to client submission.- Develop and maintain client/project files and tracking tools.- Manage and prioritize workload in relation to timelines and client submissions.- Provide the relevant information required for negotiations and discussions with clients regarding cost proposals/change orders/contracts to the Contract Manager, the respective Sales personnel, and project teams.- Organize, lead, chair, and manage internal meetings and/or client related meetings required related to contracts and change orders.**What you need**- Bachelor degree in Finance, Accountant or related.- English advanced- 3-6 years' experience with Background in Proposals, Data Management or Financial Business Partnering