ICON plc
Trial Initiation Specialist
Job at a glance
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full-time
- Sector
- Finance & Accounting
- Posted
- Nov 14, 2026
- First found
- Nov 14, 2026, 4:20 PM ET
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About the job
Trial Initiations SpecialistAt 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 an Investigator Pricing Analyst at ICON, you will determine fair market value pricing for investigator services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and support the financial aspects of clinical trials.
What You Will Do:
You will contribute to pricing and investigator payments 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 years 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%).
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.
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