Senior Site Contracts Lead - Warsaw, Poland - home or office based ICON 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 Senior Site Contracts Lead to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Site Contracts Lead at ICON, you will oversee the negotiation and management of clinical trial agreements and related site contracts for complex, global studies. You will ensure that contracts are executed efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with customer and organisational requirements. What You Will Be Doing: Leading the development, negotiation, and finalisation of site contracts and budgets for complex or high-priority clinical studies. Acting as a key point of escalation for contract issues, proposing solutions that balance site needs, sponsor requirements, and internal policies. Collaborating with legal, finance, project management, and other stakeholders to resolve contractual questions and ensure alignment. Monitoring contract cycle times and performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements. Supporting customer meetings and governance forums by providing updates on contracting status, risks, and mitigation plans. Mentoring and guiding contract specialists and leads, contributing to training, standards, and best practices within the contracts function. Your Profile: Bachelor’s degree in law, business, life sciences, or a related field; legal or contract management qualification is an advantage. Extensive experience in site contracting or clinical vendor contracting within CRO, pharma, or a related industry. Strong understanding of clinical trial agreements, budget negotiation, and associated legal and compliance considerations. Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder expectations. Highly organised and detail-oriented, with experience managing large volumes of contracts across multiple countries. Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer service. #LI-MK1 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. Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply