Trial Initiations Specialist

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.

As a Trial Initiations Specialist at ICON, you will work on trial initiations activities, taking responsibility for your deliverables and working collaboratively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare forecasts, budgets and performance analysis for assigned scope.
• Analyse revenue, cost, margin and operational drivers and explain variances.
• Develop financial models and decision support analysis.
• Partner with business stakeholders on performance and planning actions.
• Maintain accurate reporting and planning assumptions.

Required qualifications and experience

• Finance, accounting, economics or related qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in financial analysis, pricing analysis, or related roles, preferably in the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to pricing and fair market value.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting or management reporting.
• Advanced spreadsheet and financial systems capability.
• Experience preparing forecasts, budgets and performance analysis for assigned scope.
• Experience analysing revenue, cost, margin and operational drivers and explaining variances.

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Life sciences, CRO or project based services experience.
• Power BI, Oracle, SAP or comparable planning and reporting tools.

Working conditions

• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%).

Rewards & Benefits

• 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