Agreement Associate

ICON plc

Supporting contract management as an Agreement Associate for ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in contract preparation and administration.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong contract management and administration capabilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a focus on detail-oriented problem-solving in a pharmaceutical or clinical research context.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsVerbal and Written CommunicationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationData DocumentationProject ParticipationProcess AdherenceQuality Standards

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTime ManagementMulti-Priority Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryClinical ResearchContractual Agreements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support contract management activities by partnering with the Client Contract Team
Assist the Client Lead and Contract Analysts in the preparation, execution, and management of contractual agreements
Ensure all resolved mailbox inquiries are accurately documented in the ADI log
Monitor and manage team mailboxes
Participate in client-assigned projects
Support contract administration activities while ensuring adherence to established processes, timelines, and quality standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree preferred; minimum of a High School Diploma or GED with relevant professional experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
One year experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred, particularly within a clinical research environment and/or contract administration setting.
Willingness to travel as needed, approximately 5% of the time.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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